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Stop Train 349 (1963)
Director: Rolf Hädrich
Cast: José Ferrer, Nicole Courcel, Arthur Brauss, Sieghardt Rupp
Runtime95 min
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Cold War drama about an East German man trying to escape to the West via a U.S. military train passing through the Soviet Occupation Zone of Germany.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Stop Train 349 is a 1963 Cold War drama directed by Rolf Hädrich that received positive reviews for its tense, realistic portrayal of an East German man's attempt to escape to the West via a U.S. military train. While the film did not receive major awards recognition, it has garnered a strong audience reception, holding an IMDb rating of 7.1 based on over 100 user reviews.
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Fans of Cold War drama and director Rolf Hädrich's taut, suspenseful style will particularly enjoy this 1963 film, which features a gripping story about an East German man's high-stakes attempt to escape to the West via a U.S. military train. With a strong lead performance by José Ferrer, the film offers a compelling exploration of the personal costs of the divided postwar Germany.
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Stop Train 349, is a 1963 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Rolf Hädrich. It was released in the US in 1964 by Allied Artists. It was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival. Screenwriter Will Tremper won the Film Award in Gold of the 1964 German Film Awards. The film's sets were designed by the art director Dieter Bartels.
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