Caught on a Train
Synopsis
British playwright Stephen Poliakoff's comical teleplay investigates Europe's changing social landscape via three strangers who meet on a train. Peter, an English businessman on an overnight trip through Europe, shares a compartment with a beautiful American woman, Lorraine. But Peter's hope for romance is soon dampened by Lorraine's xenophobia and the arrival of a haughty Viennese aristocrat.
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Peggy Ashcroft
Frau Messner
Michael Kitchen
Peter
Wendy Raebeck
Lorraine
Michael Sheard
Preston
Ingo Mogendorf
Kellner
Louis Sheldon Williams
Dietrich
Michael Kingsbury
Hans
John Dolan
Small Man in Mac
Christopher Frederick
German Guard
Ken Shaw
German Guard
Terry Gurry
Belgian Guard
Baron Casanov
Fat Man
Martin Phillips
Belgian Youth
Richard Merson
Porter
Lex van Delden
Waiter
Sean Barry-Weske
Steward
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Duffell
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Original Score
- Mike Westbrook
- Original Title
- Caught on a Train
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Time Life Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Duffell
Stephen Poliakoff
Mike Westbrook
Tony Pierce-Roberts, John Else
Tariq Anwar
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Peter Duffell
Director
Stephen Poliakoff
Writer
Mike Westbrook
Original Music Composer
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
John Else
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Caught on a Train about?
British playwright Stephen Poliakoff's comical teleplay investigates Europe's changing social landscape via three strangers who meet on a train. Peter, an English businessman on an overnight trip through Europe, shares a compartment with a beautiful American woman, Lorraine. But Peter's hope for romance is soon dampened by Lorraine's xenophobia and the arrival of a haughty Viennese aristocrat.
Who directed Caught on a Train?
Caught on a Train was directed by Peter Duffell.
Who stars in Caught on a Train?
The principal cast of Caught on a Train includes Peggy Ashcroft, Michael Kitchen, Wendy Raebeck, Michael Sheard, Ingo Mogendorf.
When was Caught on a Train released and how long is it?
Caught on a Train was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Caught on a Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught on a Train was composed by Mike Westbrook.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caught on a Train?
Caught on a Train holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).