The World's Most Famous Train
Synopsis
During its nine-month-long season, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express makes over 60 journeys, covering 150,000 kilometres, with the majority of trips between London and Venice. The train is comprised of 17 unique 1920s carriages that have transported a host of elite individuals across Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey for more than a century. This documentary follows the stories of the staff and passengers as the train makes its way across Europe, with some customers having paid more than £2,000 for the privilege.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcus Sulley
- Original Title
- The World's Most Famous Train
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Rize USA Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcus Sulley
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Marcus Sulley
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What is The World's Most Famous Train about?
During its nine-month-long season, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express makes over 60 journeys, covering 150,000 kilometres, with the majority of trips between London and Venice. The train is comprised of 17 unique 1920s carriages that have transported a host of elite individuals across Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey for more than a century. This documentary follows the stories of the staff and passengers as the train makes its way across Europe, with some customers having paid more than £2,000 for the privilege.
Who directed The World's Most Famous Train?
The World's Most Famous Train was directed by Marcus Sulley.
Who stars in The World's Most Famous Train?
The principal cast of The World's Most Famous Train includes Brian Protheroe.
When was The World's Most Famous Train released and how long is it?
The World's Most Famous Train was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 46m.