- Night Train (1998 film)
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Night Train 
film posterDirected by John Lynch Produced by Tristan Lynch Written by Aodhan Madden Starring John Hurt
Brenda BlethynCinematography Seamus Deasy Editing by J. Patrick Duffner Distributed by Filmopolis Pictures Release date(s) 28 August 1998 Running time 92 min. Country United Kingdom Language English Budget $4.5 million Night Train is a 1998 Irish romantic thriller directed by John Lynch. Starring John Hurt and Brenda Blethyn, the film follows an ex-prisoner with a passion for electric trains and the Orient Express. In his attempts at starting a new life, he finds refuge in the house of a possessive old lady, played by Pauline Flanagan. Things begin to get complicated when he falls for the lady's daughter and he faces the ultimate question of catching the night train or taking charge of his life like an adult.
Lynch was nominated for a Crystal Star for the work at his debut feature at the Brussels International Film Festival.[1] John Hurt won the Best Actor award at the Verona Love Screens Film Festival for his performance.[1]
Cast
- John Hurt — Michael Poole
- Brenda Blethyn — Alice Mooney
- Pauline Flanagan — Mrs. Mooney
- Rynagh O'Grady — Winnie
- Peter Caffrey — Walter
- Paul Roe — Blake
- Lorcan Cranitch — Billy
- Cathy White — Liz
- Kevin McHugh — Detective Cassidy
- Aaron Harris — Sgt. Charlie
References
- ^ a b "Awards for Night Train". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169083/awards. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
External links
Categories:- British films
- English-language films
- 1998 films
- 1990s drama films
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