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The Man Who Watched Trains Go By

NR19521h 22mHarold French

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"A Non-Stop Suspense Thriller"

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.

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British Noir

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What is The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952) about?

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.

Who stars in The Man Who Watched Trains Go By?

The Man Who Watched Trains Go By stars Claude Rains (Kees Popinga), Marius Goring (Inspector Lucas), Märta Torén (Michele Rozier), Anouk Aimée (Jeanne), Herbert Lom (Julius de Koster, Jr.). The film was directed by Harold French.

How long is The Man Who Watched Trains Go By?

The Man Who Watched Trains Go By has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

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