Man on the Train
"A poet. A thief. Two strangers with nothing in common are about to trade their lives for a chance to cheat their destinies."
Originally released in 2002. Man on the Train is a crime/drama film. directed by Patrice Leconte.
Starring Jean Rochefort, Johnny Hallyday, and Jean-François Stévenin
Synopsis
A man, Milan steps off a train, into a small French village. As he waits for the day when he will rob the town bank, he runs into an old retired poetry teacher named M. Manesquier. The two men strike up a strange friendship and explore the road not taken, each wanting to live the other's life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (104 votes)
Box Office
$7.7M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean Rochefort
as Monsieur Manesquier
Johnny Hallyday
as Milan
Jean-François Stévenin
as Luigi
Pascal Parmentier
as Sadko
Charlie Nelson
as Max
Isabelle Petit-Jacques
as Viviane, Manesquier's mistress
Édith Scob
as Manesquier's Sister
Maurice Chevit
as Hairdresser
Riton Liebman
as Burly Guy
Olivier Fauron
as Schoolboy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $7,727,906
Production Companies
- Zoulou Films
- Tubedale Films
- FCC
- Ciné B
- Pandora Filmproduktion
- Cinéma Parisien
- Media Suits
- Canal+
- Eurimages
- Sofica Sofinergie 5
- Natexis Banques Populaires Images 2
- CNC
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man on the Train about?
A man, Milan steps off a train, into a small French village. As he waits for the day when he will rob the town bank, he runs into an old retired poetry teacher named M. Manesquier. The two men stri...
Who directed Man on the Train?
Man on the Train was directed by Patrice Leconte.
How long is Man on the Train?
Man on the Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Man on the Train released?
Man on the Train was released on October 2, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man on the Train?
The main cast of Man on the Train includes Jean Rochefort, Johnny Hallyday, Jean-François Stévenin, Pascal Parmentier, Charlie Nelson.
Is Man on the Train worth watching?
Man on the Train has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 104 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.