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The Sleeping Car Murders (1965)

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👍 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 79% (RT: 79%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeThrillerMystery
Director
Costa-Gavras
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (95 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
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
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)
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Sleeping Car Murders is a 1965 crime, thriller, mystery film directed by Costa-Gavras. 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.

The film has been rated by 95 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, The Sleeping Car Murders delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Sleeping Car Murders (1965) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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