Night Train (1999)

Director:

Les Bernstien

Writers:

Les Bernstien, Gary Walkow

Stars:

John Voldstad, Barry Cutler, Nikoletta Skarlatos

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Voldstad	...	Joe / Zack Butcher
Barry Cutler	...	Sam
Nikoletta Skarlatos	...	Bobby / Regina
Pedro Aldana	...	Don Alameda
Donna Pieroni	...	Mary-Lou
Dan Shor	...	Jones
Chuck Skull	...	Torturer
Tony Cruz	...	Thug #1 (as Tony 'El Indio' Cruz)
Martin Hugo Valdiva Montes	...	Thug #2
Richard Head	...	Thug #3
Lucía Lapiedra	...	Hooker #1 (as Miriam Sanchez)
Cora Campos	...	Hooker #2
Jose Alfredi Garza Carona	...	Bartender
Aurelio Trujillo Campos	...	Vaquero in bar
Rigoberto Gonzales Flemate	...	Customer

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

buried money | torture | hooker | female frontal nudity | cigar box | 

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Details

Official Sites:

Metropolis Pictures, Inc.

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

July 1999 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Nyhterino treno

Filming Locations:

Tijuana, Baja California Norte, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metropolis Pictures Inc. (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Surreal, bizarre, gritty and gripping film noir.

I really enjoyed the experience of watching Les Bernstien's debut film "Night Train". It's a challenging film as it's surreal, bizarre and disorientating. There's a plot but the strong use of visual techniques means concentration is required throughout.

There's more than a touch of German Expressionism to the proceedings as we watch the film's anti-hero, Joe Butcher, search for details of his lost brother, Zack. Butcher is played by John Voldstad, who delivers a mesmerising and memorable performance.

Nikoletta Skarlatos brings glamour to the proceedings as the two sisters, Bobby and Regina.

This is sleazy stuff and there are moments when the viewer may feel like they're actually at the heart of the action.

This won't be a film for everyone but fans of transgressive and experimental cinema will probably love this gem. I was genuinely sad when the ending arrived - this is a film that was a pleasure to watch and genuinely unique.

A strong 8 out of 10.