Von Ryan's Express
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Von Ryan's Express
Von Ryan's Express is a 1965 English-language war, action and adventure film directed by Mark Robson. The cast is led by Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard, Raffaella Carrà. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Von Ryan's Express was produced by P-R Productions Picture and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 23, 1965, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Writers
- Wendell Mayes, Joseph Landon
- Release date
- June 23, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- P-R Productions Picture, 20th Century Fox
Von Ryan's Express cast & crew
Von Ryan's Express was directed by Mark Robson and written by Wendell Mayes and Joseph Landon.
The cast features Frank Sinatra as Colonel Joseph L. Ryan, Trevor Howard as Major Eric Fincham, Raffaella Carrà as Gabriella, Brad Dexter as Sergeant Bostick, Sergio Fantoni as Captain Oriani, and John Leyton as Lt. Orde.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by William H. Daniels, and it was produced by Saul David.
Is Von Ryan's Express worth watching?
Von Ryan's Express holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 241 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, action, and adventure, Von Ryan's Express is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Von Ryan's Express
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Cast of Von Ryan's Express
Frank Sinatra
Colonel Joseph L. Ryan
Trevor Howard
Major Eric Fincham
Raffaella Carrà
Gabriella
Brad Dexter
Sergeant Bostick
Sergio Fantoni
Captain Oriani
John Leyton
Lt. Orde
Edward Mulhare
Captain Costanzo
Wolfgang Preiss
Major Von Klemment
James Brolin
Private Ames
John van Dreelen
Colonel Gortz
Adolfo Celi
Battaglia
Vito Scotti
Peppino, Italian Train Engineer
Von Ryan's Express — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Von Ryan's Express in United States?
Von Ryan's Express is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Von Ryan's Express on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Von Ryan's Express is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Von Ryan's Express in?
Von Ryan's Express is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Von Ryan's Express?
Von Ryan's Express runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Von Ryan's Express rated?
Von Ryan's Express is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 241 ratings.
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