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As the Allies look set to liberate Paris from the Nazi forces, the Germans resolve to take all they can from the city - and plot to transport national treasures back to Berlin. However, bold French Resistance forces vow to stop them, enlisting the help of a train inspector along the way. Second World War adventure, starring Burt Lancaster, Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon
1964
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Adventure/War
Movie/Drama
Cast & Crew
Burt Lancaster
(Actor)
.. Paul Labiche
Paul Scofield
(Actor)
.. Col von Waldheim
Jeanne Moreau
(Actor)
.. Christine
Michel Simon
(Actor)
.. Papa Boule
Suzanne Flon
(Actor)
.. Mademoiselle Villard
Wolfgang Preiss
(Actor)
.. Maj Herren
Albert Remy
(Actor)
.. Didont
John Frankenheimer
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Burt Lancaster
(Actor)
.. Paul Labiche
Born:
November 02, 1913
in
New York
Best Known For:
Being one of the best actors of his generation.
Early-life:
Born Burton Stephen Lancaster in New York on November 2, 1913. He joined the circus as an acrobat until a hand injury forced him to quit. He was introduced to acting in the army during the Second World War when he performed with the United Service Organization (USO).
Career:
After appearing in a Broadway play, Lancaster attracted the attention of a Hollywood agent, which led to him making his film debut alongside Ava Gardner in The Killers (1946). Lancaster went on to win an Academy Award for Elmer Gantry (1960) and he was also nominated for From Here to Eternity (1953), Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) and Atlantic City (1980). He demonstrated his acrobatic ability in The Crimson Pirate (1952). Other film credits included Apache (1954), The Kentuckian (1955), Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), and The Unforgiven (1960). In a glittering career, he worked alongside a number of Hollywood icons, including Kirk Douglas, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Audrey Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Paul Newman and Sophia Loren. He died on October 20, 1994, at the age of 80.
Quote:
'I woke up one day a star. It was terrifying. Then I worked hard toward becoming a good actor.'
Trivia:
Lancaster's first TV role was a guest spot on Sesame Street in 1969.
Paul Scofield
(Actor)
.. Col von Waldheim
Jeanne Moreau
(Actor)
.. Christine
Michel Simon
(Actor)
.. Papa Boule
Suzanne Flon
(Actor)
.. Mademoiselle Villard
Wolfgang Preiss
(Actor)
.. Maj Herren
Albert Remy
(Actor)
.. Didont
John Frankenheimer
(Director)
