
The Cassandra Crossing (1976)
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- R
- 2h 9min
- Drama, Thriller
- 09 Feb 1977 (USA)
- Movie
Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease. Nobody will let them off the train. So what happens next?
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Stars:
Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
Sophia Loren | ... |
Jennifer Rispoli Chamberlain
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Richard Harris | ... |
Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain
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Martin Sheen | ... |
Robby Navarro
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O.J. Simpson | ... |
Haley
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Lionel Stander | ... |
Max - the Train Conductor
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Ann Turkel | ... |
Susan
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Ingrid Thulin | ... |
Dr. Elena Stradner
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Lee Strasberg | ... |
Herman Kaplan
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Ava Gardner | ... |
Nicole Dressler
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Burt Lancaster | ... |
Colonel Mackenzie
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Lou Castel | ... |
Swedish Terrorist
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John Phillip Law | ... |
Major Stark
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Ray Lovelock | ... |
Tom
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Alida Valli | ... |
Mrs. Chadwick - Nanny
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Stefano Patrizi | ... |
Terrorist
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Thomas Hunter | ... |
Captain Scott
(as Tom Hunter)
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Fausta Avelli | ... |
Caterina
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Angela Goodwin | ... |
Nun
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Roger Browne | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Carlo De Mejo | ... |
Faux Patient (uncredited)
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John P. Dulaney | ... |
Bobby the Harmonica Player (uncredited)
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Richard Dunne | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Andrea Esterhazy | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Dan Haggerty | ... |
Bobby (uncredited)
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Elaine Olcott | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Renzo Palmer | ... |
Train Station Ticket Collector (uncredited)
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Teresa Rossi Passante | ... |
Survivor (uncredited)
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Howard Nelson Rubien | ... |
Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Michael Staudt | ... |
Marine Guard (uncredited)
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Adam Strasberg | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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David Lee Strasberg | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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Maurizio Streccioni | ... |
Survivor (uncredited)
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Virgilio Volpe | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Thomas Williams | ... |
Marine Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
George P. Cosmatos | ... | (as George Pan Cosmatos) |
Written by
Robert Katz | ... | (story) and |
George P. Cosmatos | ... | (story) (as George Pan Cosmatos) |
Tom Mankiewicz | ... | (screenplay) & |
Robert Katz | ... | (screenplay) and |
George P. Cosmatos | ... | (screenplay) (as George Pan Cosmatos) |
Produced by
Lew Grade | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Giancarlo Pettini | ... | executive producer |
Carlo Ponti | ... | producer |
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith |
Cinematography by
Ennio Guarnieri | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Françoise Bonnot | ||
Roberto Silvi |
Editorial Department
Cesare D'Amico | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
Aurelio Crugnola |
Set Decoration by
Mario Liverani |
Costume Design by
Adriana Berselli |
Makeup Department
Giuseppe Banchelli | ... | makeup artist |
Adalgisa Favella | ... | hairdresser (as Gisa Favella) |
Ada Palombi | ... | hairdresser |
Marisa Tilly | ... | makeup artist (as Marisa Tilli) |
Mario Van Riel | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
Mara Blasetti | ... | production supervisor |
Cristina Luescher | ... | production manager: Switzerland |
Jean Pieuchot | ... | production manager: France |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tony Brandt | ... | assistant director |
George P. Cosmatos | ... | director: aerial sequences |
Antonio Gabrielli | ... | assistant director |
Joe Pollini | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
Maria-Teresa Barbasso | ... | assistant art director (as Maria Teresa Barbasso) |
Sound Department
Fausto Ancillai | ... | mixer |
Giorgio De Vincenzo | ... | assistant sound editor |
Piero Fondi | ... | sound recordist |
Leslie Hodgson | ... | sound editor |
Vernon Messenger | ... | sound editor |
Carlo Palmieri | ... | sound recordist |
Enzo Diliberto | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
Aldo Gasparri | ... | special effects |
Roberto Pignotti | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
Aurelio Crugnola | ... | models supervisor |
Carlo De Marchis | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
Cesare Allione | ... | camera operator |
Roberto Biciocchi | ... | stillman |
Roberto Calabrò | ... | special photographer |
Amilcare Cuccoli | ... | gaffer |
Ron Goodman | ... | aerial sequences photographed by |
Ennio Picconi | ... | chief grip |
Sergio Salvati | ... | additional photography |
Tazio Secchiaroli | ... | stillman |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Fabrizio Caracciolo | ... | assistant costume designer |
Music Department
Claudio M. Cutry | ... | music editor (as Claudio Cutry) |
Jerry Goldsmith | ... | conductor: the Symphonic Orchestra UNIONE MUSICISTI DI ROMA |
Angelo Giovagnoli | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
Jerry Goldsmith | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Federico Savina | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
Marion Mertes | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
Gunter Ammann | ... | chief pilot (as Günter Ammann) |
Lew Grade | ... | presenter (as Sir Lew Grade) |
Carlo Ponti | ... | presenter |
Achille Strani | ... | back projectionist |
Jose Villaverde | ... | dialogue coach (as Jose' Villaverde) |
Amy Werba | ... | assistant to the director (as Emy Werba) |
Production Companies
- Associated General Films (for)
- International Cine Productions
- Compagnia Cinematografica Champion (co-production)
- ITC Entertainment (From ITC Entertainment)
Distributors
- Fox-Stockholm Film Distribution (1976) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Herald Film Company (1976) (Japan) (theatrical)
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1977) (United States) (theatrical)
- Adams Filmi (1977) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Cinerama Filmgesellschaft (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Europafilm (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- CFM Filmverhuur (1977) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Mundial Filmes (1977) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1977) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Magnetic Video (1979) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- TF1 (1979) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Magnetic Video (1980) (United States) (video) (Betamax)
- ITV - Independent Television (1981) (United Kingdom) (tv) (Original UK Airing)
- Precision Video (1981) (United Kingdom) (video)
- 20th Century Fox Video (1982) (Japan) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Atlas Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- CBS Electronics (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- ITT Contrast (West Germany) (video)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- BBC One (1990) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Incorporated Television Company (ITC) (1992) (United States) (video)
- Tohokushinsha Home Video (1993) (Japan) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Finnkino (1997) (Finland) (VHS)
- ITV Studios Global Entertainment (1999) (World-wide) (Except Italy)
- Video Film Express (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Artisan Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Channel 4 (2002) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- New KSM (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2009) (France)
- Phase 4 Films (2010) (Canada) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2011) (Spain) (DVD)
- Research Entertainment (2014) (Spain) (video)
- Timeless Media (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2017) (Spain) (DVD) (BluRay)
- Filmjuwelen (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Filmjuwelen (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2019) (France) (video) (HD release) (Blu Ray premiere)
- PolyGram Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Gold Film (1976) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Carlton International (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Cecchi Gori Home Video (Italy) (VHS)
- Ekaterinburg Art Home Video (EAHV) (Russia) (VHS)
- Philips (Spain) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ATV Music (music published by)
- Berner Oberländer Helikopter (helicopters supplied by)
- Christian Dior (accessories by)
- Cine Audio Effects (sound effects and foley design)
- Cinecittà (stages)
- Ferrovie dello Stato (the producers of this film wish to thank the following railway authorities for their help and cooperation)
- Franka, London (Miss Gardner's wardrobe by)
- Gucci (accessories by)
- Orchestra dell'Unione Musicisti di Roma (U.M.R.) (music recorded by)
- Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (the producers of this film wish to thank the following railway authorities for their help and cooperation)
- Societé Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) (the producers of this film wish to thank the following railway authorities for their help and cooperation)
- The Studios of International Recording (music recorded at)
- The Studios of International Recording (sound recorded at)
- Transacord (train effects supplied by)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
"Outbreak" meets "The Runaway Train" as a motley group of passengers are quarantined on a train destined to prevent the spread of the disease at the cost of their lives. Government intrigue, international smuggling, and the legend of the Cassandra Crossing add to the suspense.
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Taglines | The Fear Is Spreading See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | According to the book "Sophia Loren: A Biography," Ava Gardner gave Loren the following advice during production: "Always shoot your close-ups first thing in the morning, honey, 'cause your looks ain't gonna hold out all day." See more » |
Goofs | While the crew attempts to lower things onto the moving train with a helicopter, it conveniently changes from overhead-powered electric to diesel. Immediately afterwards, it changes back. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Twilight's Last Gleaming, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Cassandra Crossing, The Sentinel, Freaky Friday, Voyage of the Damned (1977). See more » |
Soundtracks | I'm Still On My Way See more » |
Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION Geneva See more » |
Quotes |
Susan:
[Very ill]
I don't look too good, hunh? Herman Kaplan: Ah, Liebchen, even now you make me wish I was fifty again! See more » |