Night Train to Lisbon
“Only when you are lost can you truly find yourself”
Synopsis
Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-30
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Jeremy Irons
Raimund
Mélanie Laurent
Young Estefania
Jack Huston
Amadeu
Martina Gedeck
Mariana
Tom Courtenay
Older João Eca
August Diehl
Young Jorge O'Kelly
Bruno Ganz
Older Jorge O'Kelly
Lena Olin
Older Estefania
Beatriz Batarda
young Adriana
Marco D'Almeida
Young João
Christopher Lee
Father Bartholomeu
Charlotte Rampling
Older Adriana
Nicolau Breyner
Da Silva
Jane Thorne
Older Clotilde
Burghart Klaußner
Judge Prado
Adriano Luz
Mendez
Filipe Vargas
Young Father Bartholomeu
Ana Lúcia Palminha
Young Clotilde
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bille August
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Latter, Ulrich Herrmann
- Original Score
- Annette Focks
- Original Title
- Night Train to Lisbon
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Portugal, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $7.7M
- Production Studios
- Studio Hamburg Filmproduktion, C-Films, PalmStar Media, Efish Entertainment, Cinemate, K5 International, K5 Film, Tele München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bille August
Greg Latter, Ulrich Herrmann, Pascal Mercier
Annette Focks
Filip Zumbrunn
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Kerstin Ramcke, Peter Reichenbach, Günther Russ, Eric Fischer, Daniel Baur
Department Leadership Roster
Bille August
Director
Kerstin Ramcke
Producer
Peter Reichenbach
Producer
Filip Zumbrunn
Director of Photography
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Augusto Mayer
Production Design
Monika Jacobs
Costume Design
Manfred Büttner
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Chan Cordeiro
Stunt Coordinator
Annette Focks
Original Music Composer
Günther Russ
Producer
Greg Latter
Screenplay
Ulrich Herrmann
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Train to Lisbon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night Train to Lisbon about?
Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.
Who directed Night Train to Lisbon?
Night Train to Lisbon was directed by Bille August.
Who stars in Night Train to Lisbon?
The principal cast of Night Train to Lisbon includes Jeremy Irons, Mélanie Laurent, Jack Huston, Martina Gedeck, Tom Courtenay.
When was Night Train to Lisbon released and how long is it?
Night Train to Lisbon was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Train to Lisbon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Train to Lisbon was composed by Annette Focks.
Is Night Train to Lisbon based on a book or true story?
Night Train to Lisbon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pascal Mercier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Train to Lisbon?
Night Train to Lisbon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).