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Von Ryan's Express (1965)

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Average Rating: 6.8/10
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Release Date: Jun 23, 1965 Wide

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Von Ryan's Express is a fast-paced, well-acted World War II drama, featuring a squadron of Allied soldiers trying to escape a prison camp in Italy. While most of the prisoners at the camp are British, a determined, resourceful American Air Force colonel (Frank Sinatra) takes charge and leads the escape, which requires that the prisoners wrest control of a German train and propel it through Italy to Switzerland. The subsequent ride, featuring good special effects and outstanding stunt work, is

PG, 1 hr. 57 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Mark Robson

Written By: David Westheimer, Wendell Mayes, Joseph Landon

In Theaters: Jun 23, 1965 Wide

On DVD: Nov 6, 2001

Cast

Frank Sinatra
Colonel Joseph Ryan
Trevor Howard
Maj. Eric Fincham
Raffaella Carra
Gabriella
James Brolin
Pvt. Ames
Brad Dexter
Sergeant Bostick
Sergio Fantoni
Captain Oriani
Edward Mulhare
Constanzo
John Leyton
Orde
Wolfgang Preiss
Major Von Kleinment
Adolfo Celi
Battaglia
Vito Scotti
Italian Train Engineer
Richard Bakalyan
Corporal Giannini
Michael Goodliffe
Captain Stein
Ivan Triesault
Von Kleist
Luther Adler
John Day
Barry Ford
Ransom's Batman
Buzz Henry
Michael Romanoff
Italian Nobleman
James B. Sikking
American Soldier
John Van Dreelen
Colonel Gortz
Al Wyatt
Michael St. Clair
Sgt. Dunbar
Eric Micklewood
Ransom
Brian Gaffikin
English voices
Gino Gottarelli
Gortz's Aides
Don Grant
Benito Prezia
Italian Corporal
Bard Stevens
German Sergeant

Critic Reviews for Von Ryan's Express

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A far-fetched but thrilling World War II adventure. Watch it as part of a double feature with John Frankenheimer's The Train.

August 2, 2007 Comment

Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

Exciting Sinatra starring vehicle set during WWII.

March 9, 2006 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Made for those who like those old-fashioned serial chapter adventure stories.

December 28, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

An action packed prisoner of war thriller and Ole Blue Eyes doesn't even sing a note.

December 18, 2002 Comment

Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Sinatra at his swaggering best.

August 16, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Scott Weinberg

Apollo Guide

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A classic action/war film that probably shouldn't be taken too seriously. As the grandchild of a POW I felt that some of the prisoners were portrayed unfairly but on the whole this film is entertaining, with some strong performances and a devastating end that kind of makes up for its misjudged mistakes. Definitely worth a Sunday afternoon watch!

August 17, 2011