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Release Year1952
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes24
DirectorHarold French
WritersHarold French, Paul Jarrico
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Man Who Watched Trains Go By
About The Man Who Watched Trains Go By
A Dutch company's owner bankrupts his own company, burns the incriminating ledgers and plans to run to Paris with the company funds but he is caught in the act by his accountant who challenges his actions, leading to a reversal of roles.
Directed by Harold French, The Man Who Watched Trains Go By leans on a strong ensemble — Claude Rains, Marius Goring, Märta Torén — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1952.
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