Carol Reed’s captivating story echoes “The Lady Vanishes,” centering on an elaborate scheme to retrieve a prominent Czech scientist from Nazi control. He had previously been brought safely to Britain, only to be abducted right under the watch of British intelligence, necessitating a rescue operation. Rex Harrison takes on the role of leading this effort, assuming multiple personas throughout the film, and he's suppor…

This spy film is exceptional, featuring impressive writing and superb direction. Carol Reed is an undeniably gifted director; his filmography includes classics like The Third Man, Oliver, and Odd Man Out—all fantastic films, which only amplifies the frustration surrounding how difficult it is to find Night Train To Munich. I’ve only been able to see it myself due to recently discovered VHS tapes that were thought …