Von Ryan's Express

– Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from Nazi Germany ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 57 Minutes
Release Year:
1965
Von Ryan's Express (1965)

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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Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
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Von Ryan's Express (1965) - Trailer

Release Date:

23 Jun 1965

Language:

English, German, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
Approved

Director:

Mark Robson

Writer:

David Westheimer (novel), Wendell Mayes (screenplay), Joseph Landon (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard, Raffaella Carrà, Brad Dexter

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Production:

Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
89%