What is Stop Train 349?
Stop Train 349 is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Release date
- Jun 26, 1963
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Stop Train 349 is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Drama. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An East German risks everything to flee West on a U.S. military train.”
- Tense Cold War atmosphere
- Historical setting of divided Germany
- Set design by Dieter Bartels
- Runtime is relatively brief at 1h 35m
Watch it if you enjoy tense Cold War dramas set in divided Germany.
The film deals with political escape attempts, suitable for mature audiences.
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When was Stop Train 349 released?
It premiered in West Germany on June 26 1963.
What is the main storyline?
The film follows an East German man attempting to escape to the West aboard a U.S. military train passing through the Soviet zone.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty‑five minutes.
Who was responsible for the film’s set design?
The sets were designed by art director Dieter Bartels.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a Cold War drama.