Trans-Europ-Express (1967)
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A film director, Jean, his producer, Marc, and his assistant, Lucette, board the Trans-Europ-Express in Paris bound for Antwerp. Once in their compartment it occurs to them that the drama of life aboard the train presents possibilities for a film, and they begin to write a script about dope smuggling. Subsequently, they see actor Jean-Louis Trintignant walking through the station. As seen through the eyes of Jean, Marc, and Lucette, Trintignant becomes Elias, the chief character in the script. Elias is going to Antwerp to pick up a suitcase of cocaine for delivery to an international organization based in Paris.
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Jean-Louis TrintignantElias
Marie-France PisierEva
Christian BarbierLorentz
Charles MillotFranck
Daniel Emilforkle policier
Henri Lambertl'inspecteur
Alain Robbe-GrilletJean
Catherine Robbe-GrilletLucette
Virginie Vignonla vendeuseGérard Palapratle jeune hôteKeywords
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What is Trans-Europ-Express about?
A film director, Jean, his producer, Marc, and his assistant, Lucette, board the Trans-Europ-Express in Paris bound for Antwerp. Once in their compartment it occurs to them that the drama of life aboard the train presents possibilities for a film, and they begin to write a script about dope smuggling. Subsequently, they see actor Jean-Louis Trintignant walking through the station. As seen through the eyes of Jean, Marc, and Lucette, Trintignant becomes Elias, the chief character in the script. Elias is going to Antwerp to pick up a suitcase of cocaine for delivery to an international organization based in Paris.
How long is Trans-Europ-Express?
Trans-Europ-Express has a runtime of 90 minutes.
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