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Train of Gold
First days of September 1939. The government decides to transport the Polish gold stored in the treasury of the National Bank of Poland out of the threatened Warsaw. A convoy is formed under the command of the man for special tasks, Major Bobruk. A string of trucks and city buses travel along crowded roads under relentless attack by aircraft. The convoy makes its way through Lublin to Romanian territory, where the gold will be reloaded onto a train. Prime Minister Calinescu, disregarding the threats of the Nazis, agrees to the transit of the precious bullion through his country. The evacuation of the gold is threatened all the time by a special German sabotage group under the command of Second Lieutenant Rudolf Lang.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a train carrying Jewish refugees is stranded in a remote area of occupied Poland. The passengers face not only the dangers of war but also the paranoia and suspicion of the local population, some of whom are willing to help, while others see an opportunity for profit. The film follows their struggle for survival and their uncertain journey towards a potential escape.
Critical Reception
Train of Gold received a generally muted reception from critics upon its release, with some praising its intense atmosphere and performances, particularly from John Hurt, while others found its pacing and narrative to be somewhat uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its taut atmosphere and strong lead performance.
Criticized for a somewhat slow pace and predictable plot points.
The film effectively portrays the desperate situation of refugees during wartime.
Google audience: Audience reception for Train of Gold is not widely documented on Google reviews, making a specific summary of user likes and dislikes unavailable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Yugoslavia, doubling for occupied Poland, and utilized authentic period equipment and settings to enhance its realism.
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