Trans-Europ-Express (1966)
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- 1h 45min
- Comedy, Drama
- 12 May 1968 (USA)
- Movie
A director, producer and assistant take the Trans-Europ-Express from Paris to Antwerp, where they brainstorm ideas for a film about a greenhorn drug smuggler and a kinky prostitute.
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Cast
| Jean-Louis Trintignant | ... |
Elias / Self
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| Marie-France Pisier | ... |
Eva / Self
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Christian Barbier | ... |
Lorentz - the policeman
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| Raoul Guylad | ... |
An intermediary
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Henri Lambert | ... |
Inspector
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Paul Louyet | ... |
Marc
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| Charles Millot | ... |
Franck
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Rezy Norbert | ... |
The concierge
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Gérard Palaprat | ... |
Le Petit Mathieu
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| Catherine Robbe-Grillet | ... |
Lucette - the script supervisor
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Salkin | ... |
An intermediary
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Ariane Sapriel | ... |
A traveller
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Prima Symphony | ... |
The stripper
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Clotilde Vanesco | ... |
Cabaret Singer
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Nadine Verdier | ... |
Hotel Maid
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Virginie Vignon | ... |
Suitcase Salesgirl
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Daniel Emilfork | ... |
Le faux policier / Phony Policeman
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Jérôme Lindon | ... |
Train traveller (uncredited)
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Ivo Pauwels | ... |
L'homme aveugle (uncredited)
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| Alain Robbe-Grillet | ... |
Jean - the Director (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alain Robbe-Grillet | ||
Written by
| Alain Robbe-Grillet | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Samy Halfon | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michel Fano | ||
Cinematography by
| Willy Kurant | ||
Editing by
| Bob Wade | ||
Editorial Department
| Marie-Christine Dijon | ... | assistant editor |
| Annie Mouilleron | ... | assistant editor |
| Jacques Doillon | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Jean-Louis Saint-Roch | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Jean-Claude Durand | ... | production manager |
| Maurice Urbain | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jean-Marie Deconinck | ... | assistant director |
| Claude Him | ... | assistant director |
| Jacques Karnas | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Michel Fano | ... | sound mixer |
| Raymond Saint-Martin | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Armand Marco | ... | assistant camera |
| Jean Orjollet | ... | assistant camera |
Additional Crew
| Noelle Gillmor | ... | subtitler: English |
| Nicole Seyler | ... | production secretary |
Thanks
| Jérôme Lindon | ... | with the participation of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hafbo (1967) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Lux-CCF (1967) (France) (theatrical)
- Roby Film (1968) (Italy) (theatrical)
- BFI Video (2014) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (2014) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (Six Films 1963-1974 Box-set)
- Carlotta Films (2013) (France) (DVD)
- Ripley's Home Video (2008) (Italy) (DVD)
- Trans American Films (1968) (United States) (subtitled)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Crazy Horse Productions (showroom)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A film director, Jean, his producer, Marc, and his assistant, Lucette, board the Trans-Europ-Express in Paris bound for Antwerp. Once in their compartment it occurs to them that the drama of life aboard the train presents possibilities for a film, and they begin to write a script about dope smuggling. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Erotic? Serious? Funny? Tragic? A Mystery? A Game? A Paradox? Neo-Sadism? A Detective Story? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was banned for a time by the British Censor because of its depiction of sexual bondage (which is now regarded as very tame). However, the ban was lifted at around the end of the 1960s. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References From Russia with Love (1963). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Traviata See more » |
| Quotes |
Eva:
And you? What do you do for a living? Elias: I'm an assassin. Eva: Professional? Elias: No, amateur... semi-professional, actually. See more » |