A Killer on the Tracks (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, A Killer on the Tracks is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Josef Mach, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. An escort composed of three people transports a huge amount of new one-hundred crown banknotes in a special railway car. At the 196th kilometer, a village girl is waiting at the railway crossing and spots two men removing some packages from the track. The scene is immediately followed by the report of a gun and the unwanted witness is shot dead. Soon afterwards, on the 201st kilometer, the train explodes. Only one of the escorts Lenk (Radoslav Brzobohatý) survives the explosion, taken to hospital with serious injuries. Criminologist Major Kalas (Jirí Sovák) and the very young Second Lieutenant Karlícek (Jaromír Hanzlík) patiently gather facts, leads and testimonies.
Who’s in it. A Killer on the Tracks stars Jiří Sovák as major Kalaš, Radoslav Brzobohatý as Lenk, Jaromír Hanzlík as Karlíček and Ladislav Trojan as Vrána, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Killer on the Tracks 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 A Killer on the Tracks page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Killer on the Tracks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Killer on the Tracks (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Killer on the Tracks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Killer on the Tracks worth watching?
- A Killer on the Tracks holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Killer on the Tracks?
- A Killer on the Tracks stars Jiří Sovák, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Jaromír Hanzlík, Ladislav Trojan and Jaroslav Moučka.
- When was A Killer on the Tracks released?
- A Killer on the Tracks was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.