The Sleeping Car Murders
Edinburgh - Summerhall 1 Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh, United KingdomA humorous, visually punchy first feature by Franco-Greek director Costa-Gavras, adapted from a novel by Sébastien Japrisot.
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A humorous, visually punchy first feature by Franco-Greek director Costa-Gavras, adapted from a novel by Sébastien Japrisot.
The first feature by Franco-Greek director Costa-Gavras was adapted from a novel by Sébastien Japrisot and is a humorous, visually punchy take on the murder mystery. Six people share a sleeping compartment on a Paris-bound train. After they arrive, one of them is found strangled, and before long, the killer starts bumping off the remaining passengers. Yves Montand plays a harried police inspector doggedly following up every lead. Red herrings abound and the twists and thrills are masterfully executed with a dream cast.
"Gripping and mysterious thriller… seat-edge suspense"
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