Night Train to Paris (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5.2

Night Train to Paris poster

Released in 1964, Night Train to Paris is a thriller and drama film directed by Robert Douglas, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. Former OSS officer Alan Holiday, now living in London, is visited on New Year's Eve by Catherine Carrel who says she is a close friend of Jules Lemoine who served with Holiday during the war. Lemoine urgently requests that Holiday go to Paris on a secret mission. Lemoine visits and wants Alan to deliver a reel of tape which he gives him, and keeps a fake reel himself to deceive enemy agents. Lemoine is killed and the fake tape stolen. Holiday, poses as an assistant to photographer Louis Vernay, and they take three models along to further the ruse.

Who’s in it. Night Train to Paris stars Leslie Nielsen as Alan Holiday, Aliza Gur as Catherine Carrel, Dorinda Stevens as Olive Davies and Eric Pohlmann as Krogh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Night Train to Paris has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Train to Paris page.

If you liked it. Fans of Night Train to Paris tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Night Train to Paris (1964)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Train to Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Night Train to Paris worth watching?
Night Train to Paris holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Night Train to Paris?
Night Train to Paris stars Leslie Nielsen, Aliza Gur, Dorinda Stevens, Eric Pohlmann and Edina Ronay.
When was Night Train to Paris released?
Night Train to Paris was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.