Subway
“A seductive fable”
Synopsis
Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.
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Subway - Luc Besson (1985) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-18
Top Cast
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Isabelle Adjani
Helena
Christopher Lambert
Fred
Richard Bohringer
Le Fleuriste
Michel Galabru
Le Commissaire Gesberg
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Le Roller
Jean-Pierre Bacri
Batman
Jean Bouise
Le Chef de Station
Jean Reno
Le Batteur
Jean-Claude Lecas
Robin
Pierre-Ange Le Pogam
Jean
Éric Serra
Le Bassiste
Arthur Simms
Le Chanteur
Michel D'Oz
Le Guitariste
Alain Guillard
Le Saxophoniste
Jimmy Blanche
Le Percussioniste
Benoît Régent
Le Vendeur
Christian Gomba
Gros Bill
Konstantin Aleksandrov
Le Mari
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Besson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Besson, Alain Le Henry, Pierre Jolivet, Sophie Schmit, Marc Perrier
- Original Score
- Éric Serra
- Original Title
- Subway
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, Les Films du Loup, TSF Productions, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Besson
Luc Besson, Alain Le Henry, Pierre Jolivet, Sophie Schmit, Marc Perrier
Éric Serra
Carlo Varini
Sophie Schmit
François Ruggieri, Luc Besson, Louis Duchesne
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Besson
Director
François Ruggieri
Producer
Luc Besson
Producer
Éric Serra
Original Music Composer
Carlo Varini
Director of Photography
Yves Saint Laurent
Costume Design
Alexandre Trauner
Production Design
Martine Rapin
Costume Design
Sophie Schmit
Editor
Roland Neunreuther
Stunt Coordinator
Francois Guerre-Berthelot
Stunt Coordinator
Jean Max
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Vérité
Stunt Coordinator
Luc Besson
Screenplay
Alain Le Henry
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Subway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Subway about?
Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.
Who directed Subway?
Subway was directed by Luc Besson.
Who stars in Subway?
The principal cast of Subway includes Isabelle Adjani, Christopher Lambert, Richard Bohringer, Michel Galabru, Jean-Hugues Anglade.
When was Subway released and how long is it?
Subway was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Subway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Subway was composed by Éric Serra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Subway?
Subway holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.