Hell Train
Train d'Enfer
Synopsis
Hell Train is a French film based on a true story. One evening at a ball in a small town, a fight breaks out in an atmosphere tinged with racism. Three of the ringleaders end up at the police station. The next day, November 14, 1983, on the Bordeaux-Ventimiglia train, the three men who were candidates for enlistment in the Foreign Legion beat Habib Grimzi, a 26-year-old Algerian, before throwing him out of a window. A young woman, who witnessed the murder, alerted the police. The investigation begins in a climate of extreme tension. In the city, provocations and attacks are increasing...
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Roger Hanin
Commissaire Couturier
Hammou Graïa
Habib Grimzi
Christine Pascal
Isabelle
Karim Allaoui
Karim
Gérard Klein
Salviat
Rabah Loucif
Farid
Sam Karmann
Duval
Robin Renucci
Muller
Jean-Claude de Goros
Agent grade
Xavier Maly
Legoff
Jacques Nolot
Lancry
Benoît Régent
Jouffroy
Pascale Pellegrin
Madeleine
Didier Sandre
Dalbret
Vincent Solignac
Letellier
Henri Tisot
Mr. Guilabert
Béatrice Camurat
Mme Salviat
Fabrice Eberhard
Lacombe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Hanin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Curtelin, Roger Hanin
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Train d'Enfer
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, Hachette Première, Fox-Hachette
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Hanin
Jean Curtelin, Roger Hanin
Michel Legrand
Jean Penzer
Youcef Tobni
Christine Gouze-Rénal, Philippe Verro
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Hanin
Director
Jean Curtelin
Writer
Roger Hanin
Writer
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Producer
Youcef Tobni
Editor
Mario Luraschi
Stunt Coordinator
Jean-Claude Gallouin
Production Design
Jean Penzer
Director of Photography
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Hell Train about?
Hell Train is a French film based on a true story. One evening at a ball in a small town, a fight breaks out in an atmosphere tinged with racism. Three of the ringleaders end up at the police station. The next day, November 14, 1983, on the Bordeaux-Ventimiglia train, the three men who were candidates for enlistment in the Foreign Legion beat Habib Grimzi, a 26-year-old Algerian, before throwing him out of a window. A young woman, who witnessed the murder, alerted the police. The investigation begins in a climate of extreme tension. In the city, provocations and attacks are increasing...
Who directed Hell Train?
Hell Train was directed by Roger Hanin.
Who stars in Hell Train?
The principal cast of Hell Train includes Roger Hanin, Hammou Graïa, Christine Pascal, Karim Allaoui, Gérard Klein.
When was Hell Train released and how long is it?
Hell Train was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hell Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hell Train was composed by Michel Legrand.