Underplayed Gems

Rome Express (1950)

Rome Express poster
Directed by
Christian Stengel
Genre
crime film, thriller film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 23m
Rating
5.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A train journey from Paris to Rome becomes the setting for a crime thriller with comedic touches. Passengers include a cast of characters whose secrets and lies intertwine as the story unfolds.

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What happens

Rome Express is a 1950 French comedy thriller film directed by Christian Stengel and starring Hélène Perdrière, Jean Debucourt and Denise Grey. It was shot at the Franstudio complex at Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Hubert. Although using a similar theme and location, it is not a remake of the 1932 British film Rome Express. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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