Night Train to Munich
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Synopsis
Czechoslovakia, March 1939, on the eve of World War II. As the German invaders occupy Prague, inventor Axel Bomasch manages to flee and reach England; but those who need to put his knowledge at the service of the Nazi war machine, in order to carry out their evil plans of destruction, will stop at nothing to capture him.
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Margaret Lockwood
Anna Bomasch
Rex Harrison
Gus Bennett
Paul Henreid
Karl Marsen
Basil Radford
Charters
Naunton Wayne
Caldicott
James Harcourt
Axel Bomasch
Felix Aylmer
Dr. Fredericks
Wyndham Goldie
Dryton
Roland Culver
Roberts
Eliot Makeham
Schwab
Raymond Huntley
Kampenfeldt
Austin Trevor
Capt. Prada
Kenneth Kent
Controller
C. V. France
Admiral Hassinger
Frederick Valk
Gestapo Officer
Morland Graham
Teleferic Attendant
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage)
David Horne
Czech Official (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Original Score
- Charles Williams, Louis Levy
- Original Title
- Night Train to Munich
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Reed
Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat, Gordon Wellesley
Charles Williams, Louis Levy
Otto Kanturek
R. E. Dearing
Edward Black
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Reed
Director
Edward Black
Producer
Otto Kanturek
Director of Photography
R. E. Dearing
Editor
Frank Launder
Screenplay
Sidney Gilliat
Screenplay
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night Train to Munich
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What is Night Train to Munich about?
Czechoslovakia, March 1939, on the eve of World War II. As the German invaders occupy Prague, inventor Axel Bomasch manages to flee and reach England; but those who need to put his knowledge at the service of the Nazi war machine, in order to carry out their evil plans of destruction, will stop at nothing to capture him.
Who directed Night Train to Munich?
Night Train to Munich was directed by Carol Reed.
Who stars in Night Train to Munich?
The principal cast of Night Train to Munich includes Margaret Lockwood, Rex Harrison, Paul Henreid, Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne.
When was Night Train to Munich released and how long is it?
Night Train to Munich was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Night Train to Munich?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night Train to Munich was composed by Charles Williams, Louis Levy.
Is Night Train to Munich based on a book or true story?
Night Train to Munich is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gordon Wellesley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night Train to Munich?
Night Train to Munich holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).