An American colonel held prisoner (Frank Sinatra) finds himself leading a group of prisoners at an Italian camp in 1943. Tensions arise between him and a strict British major (Trevor Howard) as the Allies prepare to land near Salerno. A chance appears for them to seize control of a train, potentially allowing them to escape further north. Sergio Fantoni portrays an Italian captain who joins forces with them. "Von …

Frank Sinatra portrays Col. Ryan, who shows up at an Italian POW camp to discover that its prisoners are primarily British soldiers locked in conflict with the camp’s Commandant, Battaglia, played by Adolfo Celi. Apparently, Battaglia’s harshness resulted in the death of their previous commanding officer, and Maj. Fincham, portrayed by Trevor Howard, is now seeking retribution! Ryan proves to be a more deliberate ind…

Hop aboard with Frankie Blue Eyes. Von Ryan’s Express comes from 20th Century Fox and features Frank Sinatra and Trevor Howard, directed by Mark Robson. The screenplay is adapted by Wendell Mayes & Joseph Landon from a novel by David Westheimer; William H. Daniels handled the cinematography, and Jerry Goldsmith composed the score. Despite claims in some places, this wasn’t shot using Panavision technology, but rat…