The Sleeping Car Murders

The Sleeping Car Murders

1965 · 89 min · FR · NR · 6.9 (104 votes)
Dir. Costa-Gavras · Starring Yves Montand, Pierre Mondy, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin, Catherine Allégret, Simone Signoret · Music Michel Magne

“Suddenly a scream pierces the air...and you're shocked to discover it's yours!”

CrimeThrillerMystery

Six people travel by overnight train from Marseilles to Paris. When they arrive, one of them, a young woman, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police, led by Inspector Grazzi, investigate the other five passengers, suspecting that one among them was responsible. However, as the investigation is stepped up, the others start turning up dead. It's up to the remaining two to solve the case, lest they become the next victims.

VIBE

A chillingly atmospheric whodunit unfolds aboard a confined train. Suspicion mounts as a killer stalks passengers, turning a journey into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Every shadowed corner holds a secret, and trust is a luxury no one can afford.

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