Hell Train(1985)
Train d'Enfer
Hell Train Synopsis
Hell Train is a French film based on a true story. One evening at a ball in a small town, a fight breaks out in an atmosphere tinged with racism. Three of the ringleaders end up at the police station. The next day, November 14, 1983, on the Bordeaux-Ventimiglia train, the three men who were candidates for enlistment in the Foreign Legion beat Habib Grimzi, a 26-year-old Algerian, before throwing him out of a window. A young woman, who witnessed the murder, alerted the police. The investigation begins in a climate of extreme tension. In the city, provocations and attacks are increasing...
Hell Train (1985) is a crime and drama film directed by Roger Hanin, released on January 9, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Roger Hanin, Hammou Graïa, Christine Pascal and Karim Allaoui. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Hanin
- Writers:
- Roger Hanin, Jean Curtelin
- Producers:
- Christine Gouze-Rénal
- Cinematographer:
- Jean Penzer
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Canal+, Hachette Première, Fox-Hachette
- Status:
- Released
Hell Train Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roger Hanin
as Commissaire Couturier
Hammou Graïa
as Habib Grimzi
Christine Pascal
as Isabelle
Karim Allaoui
as Karim
Gérard Klein
as Salviat
Rabah Loucif
as Farid
Sam Karmann
as Duval
Robin Renucci
as Muller
Jean-Claude de Goros
as Agent grade
Xavier Maly
as Legoff
Jacques Nolot
as Lancry
Benoît Régent
as Jouffroy
Key crew
Directed by Roger Hanin, written by Roger Hanin and Jean Curtelin, produced by Christine Gouze-Rénal.
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Hell Train Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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Hell Train – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hell Train online?
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Hell Train (1985) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hell Train?
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The main cast of Hell Train (1985) includes Roger Hanin, Hammou Graïa, Christine Pascal, Karim Allaoui and Gérard Klein. The film was directed by Roger Hanin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hell Train released?
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Hell Train was released on January 9, 1985 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Hell Train worth watching?
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Hell Train (1985) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.