L' Homme du Train (The Man on the Train) (2003)
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92% of critics liked it
(111 reviews) -
77% of users liked it
(4,676 ratings)
Two men from two different walks of life develop an unexpected friendship in French director Patrice Leconte's 2002 comedy-drama The Man on the Train. Weary from his trip and in anticipation of the heist he's about to perform, Milan (French rock star Johnny Hallyday) steps off the train… More Two men from two different walks of life develop an unexpected friendship in French director Patrice Leconte's 2002 comedy-drama The Man on the Train. Weary from his trip and in anticipation of the heist he's about to perform, Milan (French rock star Johnny Hallyday) steps off the train after arriving in the small town where he's to meet his co-conspirators and heads straight to the town pharmacy. After accidentally buying the wrong product, Milan makes the acquaintance of retired teacher Manesquier (Jean Rochefort), who offers to help the traveler and then promptly begins talking ad nauseum. Milan, after paying partial attention to the old man's ramblings, excuses himself to find accommodations -- only to run into Manesquier once more after learning that the hotel has closed for the night. As the two men talk, they develop a respect for one another, as well as a secret longing to live the type of lifestyle the other man lives based on the desire to escape their own. The Man on the Train gained positive notice after being selected for competition in the 2002 Venice Film Festival, as well as for the 2002 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Ryan Shriver, Rovi
- Directed By
- Patrice Leconte
- Written By
- Claude Klotz
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- May 9, 2003 Limited
- Studio
- Paramount Classics
Critic Reviews
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
Each actor comes to perfectly embody his character.
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Jan Stuart, Newsday
Patrice Leconte's fanciful odd-couple drama oozes flavorful, provincial atmosphere.
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Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Your typical buddy film that's been executed in an entirely atypical way.
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Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Under Leconte's artful direction, a believable bond develops between the men, each envious of the direction the other's life has taken.
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Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
It is a perfected fable flashing across a screen.
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Cast
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Jean Rochefort
as Manesquier
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Johnny Hallyday
as Milan
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Jean-François Stévenin
as Luigi
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Charlie Nelson
as Max
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Pascal Parmentier
as Sadko
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Isabelle Petit-Jacques
as Viviane
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Edith Scob
as Manesquier's sister
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Maurice Chevit
as Barber
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Riton Liebman
as Tough Guy
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Helene Chambon
as X-Ray Nurse
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Jean-Louis Vey
as Verlin
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Sébastien Bonnet
as Tough Guy's Friend
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Armand Chagot
as Gardener
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Jean-Jacques Cornillon
as Bank Manager
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Elsa Duclot
as Waitress
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Sophie Durand
as Operating Theatre Nurse
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Olivier Fauron
as Schoolboy
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Alain Guellaff
as Surgeon
- Veronique Kapoyan
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Michel Laforest
as Chemist
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Véronique Kapoian
as Bakery Salesgirl
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Jean-Jacques Cormillon
as bank manager
