Lenin: The Train (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, Lenin: The Train is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Damiano Damiani, running about 198 minutes.
What it’s about. March/April 1917. The first world war is already a couple year to pace. A sealed train with Russian emigrants keeps on driving from Zürich Germany and Sweden to Sint-Petersburg. The outlaws stand under the guidance of Vladimir J. Lenin. Two senior officers support the revolutionary bomb "to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Yet there are some unpleasant clashes between Socialists and enthusiastic workers who are worried about the war. During train travel there comes an end to Lenin's affair with the gracious Inessa, and his wife Nadja is prepared take back him. The triumphant entrance in St. Petersburg will exceed all expectations....
Who’s in it. Lenin: The Train stars Ben Kingsley as Lenin, Dominique Sanda as Inessa Armand, Leslie Caron as Nedeshda Krupskaja and Jason Connery as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Lenin: 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 Lenin: The Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lenin: The Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lenin: The Train (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lenin: The Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lenin: The Train worth watching?
- Lenin: The Train holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lenin: The Train?
- Lenin: The Train stars Ben Kingsley, Dominique Sanda, Leslie Caron, Jason Connery and Timothy West.
- When was Lenin: The Train released?
- Lenin: The Train was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 198 minutes.