Devil's Express (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 5

Devil's Express poster

Released in 1976, Devil's Express is an action, crime and horror film directed by Barry Rosen, running about 82 minutes. “50,000 years of Death stalks the subways!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Warhawk Tanzania plays Luke Curtis who along with his friend Rodan (Wilfredo Roldan) takes a break from the city streets to train in kung fu in China. Whilst there, Rodan steals an ancient amulet which prevents an evil spirit from leaving his tomb. The evil spirit, now free, possesses somebody and follows the pair back to New York City, where it lurks in the subways killing and mutilating its victims. Can kung fu master Luke Curtis right Rodan's wrong and put a stop to the killings?

Who’s in it. Devil's Express stars Warhawk Tanzania as Luke, Larry Fleischman as Lt. Cris Allen, Wilfredo Roldan as Rodan and Elsie Roman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Devil's Express has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil's Express page.

If you liked it. Fans of Devil's 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 Devil's Express (1976)?
In US, Devil's Express is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Devil's Express worth watching?
Devil's Express holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Devil's Express?
Devil's Express stars Warhawk Tanzania, Larry Fleischman, Wilfredo Roldan, Elsie Roman and Stephen DeFazio.
When was Devil's Express released?
Devil's Express was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.