The Train
German Colonel Von Waldheim is distressed to bring most of the best paintings of France into Germany, While the Allied forces approach Paris in August 1944. He manages to secure a train to transport the valuable art works as retreat's chaos descends upon them. From slipping their federal treasures, the French resistance wants to avoid them but have received requests out of London which they are not to be destroyed. The station master, Labiche, is tasked with monitoring the train and which makes it happen smoothly but he is also part of a dwindling group of resistance fighters. Others and he stage an elaborate ruse to help keep the train.
Released: 1964-09-21
Duration: 133
min