Topic: Trains

Direction Buster Keaton · Clyde Bruckman

Cast Buster Keaton · Marion Mack · Glen Cavender · Jim Farley

Synopsis The General (1926) follows the adventures of Johnny Gray, a dedicated engineer for the Western and Atlantic Flyer, who has a deep affection for his locomotive, "The General," and his sweetheart, Annabelle Lee. When the Civil War begins, Johnny is...

Direction Wang Bing

Synopsis Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks (2002) is an extensive documentary spanning over 9 hours, divided into three segments: "Rust," "Remnants," and "Rails." Shot over two years from 1999 to 2001, this film chronicles the gradual deterioration of Shenyang's...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Farley Granger · Ruth Roman · Robert Walker · Leo G. Carroll

Synopsis Strangers on a Train (1951) follows the story of Guy Haines, a renowned tennis player traveling from Washington D.C., who crosses paths with Bruno Anthony, a charismatic and manipulative individual. Their initial meeting on a train evolves into a series...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Burt Lancaster · Paul Scofield · Jeanne Moreau · Michel Simon

Synopsis The Train (1964) follows the tense narrative of Oberst von Waldheim, who is determined to evacuate a collection of modern artworks, deemed "degenerate" by the Nazis, from Paris before the Allied Forces arrive. He successfully secures a train for this...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Glenn Ford · Gloria Grahame · Broderick Crawford · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Human Desire (1954) follows the story of a veteran of the Korean War who resumes his role as a railroad engineer. His life takes a dark turn when he becomes entangled in a sordid affair with the wife of a...

Direction Haruo Sotozaki

Synopsis Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc TV (TV Series) (2021) is a captivating television adaptation that expands on the events of the original film, "Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train." This series comprises 7 episodes, featuring an exclusive...

Direction Henry Chalfant · Tony Silver

Synopsis Style Wars (1983) is a pioneering documentary delving into the vibrant world of hip hop culture, crafted by Tony Silver and Henry Chalfant in the heart of New York City during 1983. The film places a significant focus on graffiti...

Direction Aitor Rei

Direction Owen Dennis · Madeline Queripel

Synopsis Infinity Train (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of a young girl named Tulip, who at the age of 13, unexpectedly boards an enigmatic train that stretches infinitely with countless cars, each serving as a distinct universe. Her mission is...

Direction Larry Peerce

Cast Martin Sheen · Tony Musante · Beau Bridges · Thelma Ritter

Synopsis The Incident (1967) follows the harrowing experience of passengers on a New York subway train who find themselves at the mercy of two menacing teenage delinquents. Despite being outnumbered, the young troublemakers exploit the passengers' reluctance to unite and their...

Direction Pietro Germi

Cast Pietro Germi · Luisa Della Noce · Sylva Koscina · Saro Urzi

Synopsis Man of Iron (1956) follows the life of Andrea Marcocci, a dedicated railroad engineer who has spent three decades working alongside his trusted friend and partner, Gigi Liverani. Andrea finds joy and fulfillment in his work, often unwinding with friends...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Margaret Lockwood · Michael Redgrave · Dame May Whitty · Paul Lukas

Synopsis The Lady Vanishes (1938) follows the journey of a wealthy young woman who, while traversing through Europe, notices the peculiar absence of an elderly lady from her train compartment. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web...

Direction Youssef Chahine

Cast Farid Shawqi · Hind Rostom · Youssef Chahine · Hassan el Baroudi

Direction Takahiro Omori · Harume Kosaka · Hideaki Nakano · Hiroshi Haraguchi

Synopsis Baccano! (TV Series) (2007) is a captivating anime series that aired from 2007 to 2008, consisting of one season with 13 episodes and 3 OVAs. The narrative of this series is intricately woven with multiple, seemingly unrelated storylines that converge...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Jean Gabin · Simone Simon · Fernand Ledoux · Julien Carette

Synopsis La bête humaine (1938) is a gripping cinematic adaptation of Émile Zola's renowned novel. The story revolves around a tormented railway engineer who becomes entangled in a complex web of emotions and crime. His life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Garth Davis

Cast Dev Patel · Sunny Pawar · Nicole Kidman · Rooney Mara

Synopsis Lion (2016) follows the incredible journey of a young Indian boy named Saroo, who at the tender age of five, finds himself separated from his family and stranded in the bustling streets of Kolkata. Thousands of miles away from his...

Direction Sohrab Shahid Saless

Cast Zadour Bonyadi · Mohammed Kani · Habib Safaryan · Zahra Yazdani

Synopsis Still Life (1974) presents the stark existence of a railroad-station supervisor in an isolated region, residing in a modest single room with his wife, who weaves rugs. Upon discovering his impending retirement, he views it as a grim verdict; even...

Direction Dave Minchin · Tom Richardson · Cassie Farrell · Dean Griffiths

Cast Michael Portillo

Synopsis Great Continental Railway Journeys (TV Series) (2012) follows Michael Portillo as he embarks on an extensive journey across the European continent, armed with his trusty Bradshaw guidebook. The series, spanning seven seasons and 33 episodes, sees Portillo delving into the...

Direction Yasuo Furuhata

Cast Ken Takakura · Shinobu Otake · Ryoko Hirosue · Hidetaka Yoshioka

Synopsis Poppoya: Railroad Man (1999) follows the story of a dedicated railway stationmaster in a remote village in Hokkaido, where the railway line is on the brink of closure. The stationmaster is deeply affected by the loss of his wife and...

Direction Joachim Kunert

Cast Albert Hetterle · Annekathrin Bürger · Horst Jonischkan · Walter Richter-Reinick

Synopsis The Second Track (1962) delves into the hidden past of East Germany in the 1960s, as concealed truths from the Nazi era resurface, casting long shadows over the present. The narrative unfolds as characters grapple with the repercussions of past...