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Von Ryan's Express
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Westhiemer's book came first and then the film. Was there another book based on the film?
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Is this movie based on a book?
Von Ryan's Express is a 1964 novel by American novelist David Westheimer (1917-2005). The novel was adapted for the screen by Hollywood screenwriters Wendell Mayes and Joseph Landon.
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On which railway line were the action scenes at the end of the movie shot?
They were filmed in El Chorro, a region of Málaga, Spain, where the train weaves in and out of the gorge through about eight kilometers of tunnels.
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How long is Von Ryan's Express?
1 hour and 57 minutes
When was Von Ryan's Express released?
June 23, 1965
What is the IMDb rating of Von Ryan's Express?
7.1 out of 10
Who stars in Von Ryan's Express?
Frank Sinatra
,
Trevor Howard
, and
Raffaella Carrà
Who wrote Von Ryan's Express?
Wendell Mayes
,
David Westheimer
,
Saul David
, and
Joseph Landon
Who directed Von Ryan's Express?
Mark Robson
Who was the composer for Von Ryan's Express?
Jerry Goldsmith
Who was the producer of Von Ryan's Express?
Mark Robson
and
Saul David
Who was the cinematographer for Von Ryan's Express?
William H. Daniels
Who was the editor of Von Ryan's Express?
Dorothy Spencer
Who are the characters in Von Ryan's Express?
P.O.W. Who Opens Sweatbox
What is the plot of Von Ryan's Express?
An American POW leads a group of mainly British prisoners to escape from the Germans in WWII.
What was the budget for Von Ryan's Express?
$5.76 million
How much did Von Ryan's Express earn at the US box office?
$17.1 million
What is Von Ryan's Express rated?
Approved
What genre is Von Ryan's Express?
Action, Adventure, and War
How many awards has Von Ryan's Express won?
1 award
How many awards has Von Ryan's Express been nominated for?
4 nominations
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