Von Ryan's Express (1965)
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91% of critics liked it
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80% of users liked it
(5,648 ratings)
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… More 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 great fun and very suspenseful. Frank Sinatra makes an effective action hero aided by veteran actor Trevor Howard as a British officer. The CinemaScope photography is outstanding and director Mark Robson directs the exciting action sequences with skill. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mark Robson
- Written By
- David Westheimer, Wendell Mayes, Joseph Landon
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 23, 1965 Wide
- Studio
- Fox
Critic Reviews
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Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A far-fetched but thrilling World War II adventure. Watch it as part of a double feature with John Frankenheimer's The Train.
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Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Exciting Sinatra starring vehicle set during WWII.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Made for those who like those old-fashioned serial chapter adventure stories.
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Robin Clifford, Reeling Reviews
An action packed prisoner of war thriller and Ole Blue Eyes doesn't even sing a note.
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Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide
Sinatra at his swaggering best.
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Cast
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Frank Sinatra
as Colonel Joseph Ryan
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Trevor Howard
as Maj. Eric Fincham
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Raffaella Carra
as Gabriella
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James Brolin
as Pvt. Ames
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Brad Dexter
as Sergeant Bostick
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Sergio Fantoni
as Captain Oriani
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Edward Mulhare
as Constanzo
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John Leyton
as Orde
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Wolfgang Preiss
as Major Von Kleinment
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Adolfo Celi
as Battaglia
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Vito Scotti
as Italian Train Engineer
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Richard Bakalyan
as Corporal Giannini
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Michael Goodliffe
as Captain Stein
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Ivan Triesault
as Von Kleist
- Luther Adler
- John Day
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Barry Ford
as Ransom's Batman
- Buzz Henry
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Michael Romanoff
as Italian Nobleman
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James B. Sikking
as American Soldier
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John Van Dreelen
as Colonel Gortz
- Al Wyatt
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Michael St. Clair
as Sgt. Dunbar
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Eric Micklewood
as Ransom
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Brian Gaffikin
as English voices
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Gino Gottarelli
as Gortz's Aides
- Don Grant
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Benito Prezia
as Italian Corporal
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Bard Stevens
as German Sergeant
