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Von Ryan's Express

Seen it?

1965 | 117 min | War, Action, Adventure, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, action fans and history buffs. If you loved The Dirty Dozen or Fury, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, intense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from WWII Italy by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    90% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $17 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 67K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Robson

  • Frank SinatraCol. Joseph L. Ryan
  • Trevor HowardMaj. Eric Fincham
  • Raffaella CarràGabriella
  • Brad DexterSgt. Bostick
  • Sergio FantoniCapt. Oriani
  • John LeytonLt. Orde
  • Edward MulhareCapt. Costanzo
  • Wolfgang PreissMaj. Von Klemment
  • James BrolinPvt. Ames
  • John van DreelenCol. Gortz