Terminal Station (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1953, Terminal Station is a drama and romance film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An American woman tries to break off her relationship with her Italian lover at Rome's Stazione Termini train station. This is Vittorio De Sica's original 89-minute "Terminal Station" which was released first in April 1953 as "Stazione Termini," the Italian title of Cesare Zavattini's story. A year later in May 1954, Columbia Pictures released a different version with the alternative title "Indiscretion of an American Wife" which producer David O. Selznick had re-edited and cut to a shortened 64 minutes, dramatically altering characterization by removing its establishing shots and neorealist touches.
Who’s in it. Terminal Station stars Jennifer Jones as Mary Forbes, Montgomery Clift as Giovanni Doria, Gino Cervi as Police Commissioner and Richard Beymer as Paul Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Terminal Station 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 Terminal Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terminal Station tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terminal Station (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Terminal Station change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Terminal Station worth watching?
- Terminal Station holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terminal Station?
- Terminal Station stars Jennifer Jones, Montgomery Clift, Gino Cervi, Richard Beymer and Nando Bruno.
- When was Terminal Station released?
- Terminal Station was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.