Berlin Express
“Trapped on a Train of Terror!”
Synopsis
In post-war Europe, a diverse group of passengers aboard a U.S. Army train to bombed-out Frankfurt becomes involved in a Nazi assassination plot.
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Berlin Express
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-21
Top Cast
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Merle Oberon
Lucienne Mirbeau
Robert Ryan
Robert Lindley
Charles Korvin
Henri Perrot
Paul Lukas
Dr. Heinrich Bernhardt
Robert Coote
James Sterling
Reinhold Schünzel
Johann Walther
Roman Toporow
Lt. Maxim Kirachilov
Peter von Zerneck
Hans Schmidt
Otto Waldis
Kessler
Fritz Kortner
Otto Franzen
Michael Harvey
Sgt. Barnes
Tom Keene
Major
Charles McGraw
USET Col. Johns (uncredited)
Gene Evans
Train Sergeant (uncredited)
Fernanda Eliscu
German Woman (uncredited)
Norbert Schiller
Saxophone Player (uncredited)
Paul Stewart
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Lisl Valetti
German Waitress (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Medford
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Berlin Express
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Harold Medford, Curt Siodmak
Friedrich Hollaender
Lucien Ballard
Sherman Todd
Bert Granet
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Sherman Todd
Editor
Bert Granet
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Harold Medford
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlin Express
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berlin Express about?
In post-war Europe, a diverse group of passengers aboard a U.S. Army train to bombed-out Frankfurt becomes involved in a Nazi assassination plot.
Who directed Berlin Express?
Berlin Express was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Berlin Express?
The principal cast of Berlin Express includes Merle Oberon, Robert Ryan, Charles Korvin, Paul Lukas, Robert Coote.
When was Berlin Express released and how long is it?
Berlin Express was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Berlin Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berlin Express was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.