Night Train (1998 film)
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| Directed by | John Lynch |
| Written by | Aodhan Madden |
| Produced by | Tristan Lynch |
| Starring | John Hurt Brenda Blethyn |
| Cinematography | Seamus Deasy |
| Edited by | J. Patrick Duffner |
| Distributed by | Filmopolis Pictures |
Release date | 28 August 1998 |
Running time | 92 min. |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4.5 million |
Night Train is a 1998 Irish romantic thriller directed by John Lynch. Starring John Hurt and Brenda Blethyn, the film follows an ex-prisoner with a passion for electric trains and the Orient Express. In his attempts at starting a new life, he finds refuge in the house of a possessive old lady, played by Pauline Flanagan. Things begin to get complicated when he falls for the lady's daughter and he faces the ultimate question of catching the night train or taking charge of his life like an adult.[1]
Lynch was nominated for a Crystal Star for the work at his debut feature at the Brussels International Film Festival.[2] John Hurt won the Best Actor award at the Verona Love Screens Film Festival for his performance.[2]
Cast
- John Hurt — Michael Poole
- Brenda Blethyn — Alice Mooney
- Pauline Flanagan — Mrs. Mooney
- Rynagh O'Grady — Winnie
- Peter Caffrey — Walter
- Paul Roe — Blake
- Lorcan Cranitch — Billy
- Cathy White — Liz
- Kevin McHugh — Detective Cassidy
- Aaron Harris — Sgt. Charlie
References
- ^ "Night Train". Film Index International. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Awards for Night Train". IMDb. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
External links
- Night Train at IMDb
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