The Sleeping Car Murders
"Suddenly a scream pierces the air...and you're shocked to discover it's yours!"
Originally released in 1965. The Sleeping Car Murders is a crime/thriller film. directed by Costa-Gavras. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yves Montand, Pierre Mondy, and Jean-Louis Trintignant
Synopsis
Six people travel by overnight train from Marseilles to Paris. When they arrive, one of them, a young woman, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police, led by Inspector Grazzi, investigate the other five passengers, suspecting that one among them was responsible. However, as the investigation is stepped up, the others start turning up dead. It's up to the remaining two to solve the case, lest they become the next victims.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (94 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yves Montand
as L'inspecteur Grazzi
Pierre Mondy
as Le commissaire Tarquin
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as Éric Grandin, étudiant vétérinaire
Jacques Perrin
as Daniel
Catherine Allégret
as Bambi
Simone Signoret
as Eliane Darès, l'actrice éventée (Victime #4)
Claude Mann
as Jean-Loup Gabert, inspecteur stagière de Grazzi
Michel Piccoli
as René Cabourg, l'employé besogneux (Victime #2)
Pascale Roberts
as Georgette Thomas, assassinée (Victime #1)
Charles Denner
as Bob, l'amant sincère de Georgette Thomas
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sleeping Car Murders about?
Six people travel by overnight train from Marseilles to Paris. When they arrive, one of them, a young woman, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police, led by Inspector Grazzi, investigate the ...
Who directed The Sleeping Car Murders?
The Sleeping Car Murders was directed by Costa-Gavras.
How long is The Sleeping Car Murders?
The Sleeping Car Murders has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Sleeping Car Murders released?
The Sleeping Car Murders was released on November 17, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sleeping Car Murders?
The main cast of The Sleeping Car Murders includes Yves Montand, Pierre Mondy, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Catherine Allégret.