Rome Express
Rome Express

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Rome Express

1932
Movie
94 min
English

The theft of a famous painting leads to murder and many suspects on a plush train speeding from Paris to Rome.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Walter FordeGenres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A debonair jewel thief boards the luxurious Rome Express, intending to smuggle a priceless necklace to Paris. However, his plan is complicated by a cast of intriguing passengers, including a suspicious police inspector, a beautiful socialite, and a mysterious Austrian prince. As the train speeds through Europe, a murder occurs, turning the journey into a thrilling hunt for a killer among the elite.

Critical Reception

Rome Express was a critical and commercial success, praised for its suspenseful plot, engaging characters, and efficient direction. It was lauded as a prime example of British thriller filmmaking of the era, captivating audiences with its intricate mystery and sophisticated atmosphere.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tight pacing and suspenseful plot.

  • Commended for its engaging ensemble cast and intricate mystery.

  • Recognized as a well-crafted British thriller of its time.

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Fun Fact

The film's success led to a spiritual successor, 'Bulldog Drummond Hits Out,' also directed by Walter Forde, though it featured a different story and cast.

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f this were to be a variant on the famous Agatha Christie train story, then "Hercule Poirot" may have ended up having an entire train's worth of murders to investigate. Rarely, can any one journey involve so many miscreants as this one from...