Von Ryan's Express
– Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from Nazi Germany ..
Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from Nazi Germany by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.
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23 Jun 1965
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English, German, Italian
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Approved
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Ryan, an American POW, leads his fellow prisoners on a dangerous escape from the Germans in Italy. Having seemingly made errors of judgment, Ryan has to win the support of the mainly British soldiers he is commanding.
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.
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