Movie

The Sleeping Car Murders

“Suddenly a scream pierces the air...and you're shocked to discover it's yours!”

★ 6.9(101)19651h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Costa-Gavras
Release date: 1965-11-17
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises

About The Sleeping Car Murders

The Sleeping Car Murders is a 1965 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Mystery genres, directed by Costa-Gavras, starring Yves Montand, Pierre Mondy and Jean-Louis Trintignant. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 101 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sleeping Car Murders in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Six people travel by overnight train from Marseilles to Paris. When they arrive, one of them, a young woman, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police, led by Inspector Grazzi, investigate the other five passengers, suspecting that one among them was responsible. However, as the investigation is stepped up, the others start turning up dead. It's up to the remaining two to solve the case, lest they become the next victims.

Cast

Yves Montand

L'inspecteur Grazzi

Pierre Mondy

Le commissaire Tarquin

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Éric Grandin, étudiant vétérinaire

Jacques Perrin

Daniel

Catherine Allégret

Bambi

Simone Signoret

Eliane Darès, l'actrice éventée (Victime #4)

Claude Mann

Jean-Loup Gabert, inspecteur stagière de Grazzi

Michel Piccoli

René Cabourg, l'employé besogneux (Victime #2)

Pascale Roberts

Georgette Thomas, assassinée (Victime #1)

Charles Denner

Bob, l'amant sincère de Georgette Thomas

Nadine Alari

Mme Grazzi

Monique Chaumette

Mme Rivolani

Themes & keywords

investigationstranglemurdertrainkillerwitness to murder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sleeping Car Murders in Portugal?+

The Sleeping Car Murders is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Sleeping Car Murders on Netflix?+

The Sleeping Car Murders is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is The Sleeping Car Murders?+

The Sleeping Car Murders has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in The Sleeping Car Murders?+

The Sleeping Car Murders stars Yves Montand, Pierre Mondy, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jacques Perrin and Catherine Allégret.

When did The Sleeping Car Murders come out?+

The Sleeping Car Murders is a 1965 movie directed by Costa-Gavras.

What genre is The Sleeping Car Murders?+

The Sleeping Car Murders is Crime, Thriller and Mystery film.

Who directed The Sleeping Car Murders?+

The Sleeping Car Murders was directed by Costa-Gavras.