The People from the Train (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, The People from the Train is a drama and war film directed by Kazimierz Kutz, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of people find themselves stuck in remote train station in German-occupied Poland. A drunk German station guard there gets paranoid and sees partisans all around him, phones headquarters, and when the German soldiers arrive and search the station they find a gun. They then threaten to execute every fifth person unless someone claims it.
Who’s in it. The People from the Train stars Janina Traczykówna as Anna (as Janina Traczyk), Andrzej May as Piotr, Malgorzata Dziedzic as Marylka and Danuta Szaflarska as Marylka's 'Autun', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The People from the 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 People from the Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People from the Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People from the Train (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The People from the Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The People from the Train worth watching?
- The People from the Train holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People from the Train?
- The People from the Train stars Janina Traczykówna, Andrzej May, Malgorzata Dziedzic, Danuta Szaflarska and Maciej Damięcki.
- When was The People from the Train released?
- The People from the Train was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.