Avalanche Express (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1979, Avalanche Express is an action and thriller film directed by Mark Robson, running about 85 minutes. “The Fast Track For All-Star Adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. CIA agent Harry Wargrave is sent to aid Gen. Marenkov, a senior Russian official, who is defecting to the west. Wargrave decides they should travel to safety on a train across Europe, the "Atlantic Express". During the journey, they must survive attacks by terrorists and an avalanche, all planned by Russian spy-catcher Nikolai Bunin.
Who’s in it. Avalanche Express stars Lee Marvin as Wargrave, Robert Shaw as Markenkov, Linda Evans as Else Lang and Joe Namath as Leroy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Avalanche Express has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avalanche Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avalanche Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avalanche Express (1979)?
- In US, Avalanche Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Avalanche Express worth watching?
- Avalanche Express holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Avalanche Express?
- Avalanche Express stars Lee Marvin, Robert Shaw, Linda Evans, Joe Namath and Maximilian Schell.
- When was Avalanche Express released?
- Avalanche Express was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.