Skip to content
The Cassandra Crossing poster
6.2 / 10(242 votes)IMDbR19762h 9m$15.3M Worldwide GrossGermany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America

The Cassandra Crossing

“The Fear Is Spreading”

Synopsis

Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease, and nobody will let them off the train.

Play Movie

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Cassandra Crossing (1976) - Trailer HD 1080p

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 9, 1977

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 31, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.55x ROI)

Production Budget

$6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$15.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.55x

+$9.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $6MWorldwide: $15.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
George P. Cosmatos
Screenplay & Story
Tom Mankiewicz, George P. Cosmatos, Robert Katz
Original Score
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Title
The Cassandra Crossing
Country of Origin
Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Swedish
Runtime
2h 9m
Production Budget
$6M
Worldwide Gross
$15.3M
Production Studios
International Cine Productions, Associated General Films, ITC Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George P. Cosmatos

Screenplay & Story

Tom Mankiewicz, George P. Cosmatos, Robert Katz

Original Score & Music

Jerry Goldsmith

Director of Photography

Ennio Guarnieri

Film Editing

Roberto Silvi, Françoise Bonnot

Producers

Carlo Ponti, Giancarlo Pettini

Department Leadership Roster

George P. Cosmatos

George P. Cosmatos

Director

Tom Mankiewicz

Tom Mankiewicz

Screenplay

George P. Cosmatos

George P. Cosmatos

Screenplay

Robert Katz

Screenplay

Ennio Guarnieri

Ennio Guarnieri

Director of Photography

Roberto Silvi

Editor

Carlo Ponti

Carlo Ponti

Producer

Françoise Bonnot

Françoise Bonnot

Editor

Aurelio Crugnola

Production Design

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Original Music Composer

Adriana Berselli

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cassandra Crossing.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Cassandra Crossing.

Mid Hunting List

A list of mids found by Mid Hunters

11331 titles

My Movies

Master List In Progress

13641 titles

Pandemic

Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists

552 titles

B Gardens

Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items

10462 titles

list0

21490 titles

Classic Movies Collection

Copy of TMDB public list 8294149 - Classic Movies Collection

1714 titles

Similar Titles to The Cassandra Crossing

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 6.8
    Anime
  • 7.3
  • 6.0
  • 6.2
  • 2.8
  • 6.7
  • 6.5
  • 6.7
  • 5.4
  • 7.4
  • 7.2
  • 7.5
  • 7.5
  • 3.9
  • 6.7
  • 6.5
  • 6.4
  • 5.4

More Like The Cassandra Crossing

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

6.7
6.6
6.4
6.1
7.0
7.3
6.6
6.8
6.0
6.6
6.1
6.3

Frequently Asked Questions About The Cassandra Crossing

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Cassandra Crossing about?

Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease, and nobody will let them off the train.

Who directed The Cassandra Crossing?

The Cassandra Crossing was directed by George P. Cosmatos.

Who stars in The Cassandra Crossing?

The principal cast of The Cassandra Crossing includes Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen, O. J. Simpson, Ava Gardner.

When was The Cassandra Crossing released and how long is it?

The Cassandra Crossing was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.

What was the box office and production budget of The Cassandra Crossing?

The Cassandra Crossing had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $15.3M at the worldwide box office (2.55 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for The Cassandra Crossing?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cassandra Crossing was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cassandra Crossing?

The Cassandra Crossing holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).