As liberation nears for Paris in 1944, a German officer (Paul Scofield) organizes a train to transport valuable French artwork to Germany. A group of Resistance members, including engineer Labiche, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, plan to prevent this from happening. Jeanne Moreau appears as the proprietor of a hotel. “The Train,” released in 1964, is a black and white war film that shares a distinctive feel with other World War II movies like “The Young Lions” (1958), “36 Hours” (1964) and “Morituri” (1965). The initial part of the narrative unfolds at a measured pace, but it grows increasingly absorbing as scenes of destruction involving trains and railway lines play out—all without CGI effects. The final section is inventive and prompts reflection on the value of art in terms of human lives. Those who appreciate steam locomotives will likely find much to enjoy. The film’s length is 2 hours and 12 minutes, and it was filmed in France. GRADE: B

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