The Slowest Train (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1963, The Slowest Train is a war film directed by Vladimir Krasnopolskiy.
What it’s about. Spring, 1943. A military train is heading from a city, just liberated from the fascists. A special carriage with divisional printing-works is hitched to the train. Manager of the printing-works and correspondent expects he will travel alone, and even makes a prudent sign on the door - mines. But gradually the carriage starts to get filled with uninvited fellow travelers. The first were an injured soldier with a girl, then - a pregnant woman with escort, two communist party members, an actress, aunt Pasha, and others. The correspondent has nothing but to put up with it, because he cant turn out people, who suffer from the war, each in his/her own way.
Who’s in it. The Slowest Train stars Pavel Kadochnikov, Zinaida Kirienko, Nonna Terentyeva and Ivan Ryzhov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Slowest Train has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Slowest Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Slowest Train tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Slowest Train (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Slowest Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Slowest Train worth watching?
- The Slowest Train holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Slowest Train?
- The Slowest Train stars Pavel Kadochnikov, Zinaida Kirienko, Nonna Terentyeva, Ivan Ryzhov and Lyudmila Shagalova.
- When was The Slowest Train released?
- The Slowest Train was released in 1963.