Lenin: The Train (1990)
March/April 1917. The first world war is already a couple year to pace. A sealed train with Russian emigrants keeps on driving from Zürich Germany and Sweden to Sint-Petersburg. The outlaws stand under the guidance of Vladimir J. Lenin. Two senior officers support the revolutionary bomb "to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Yet there are some unpleasant clashes between Socialists and enthusiastic workers who are worried about the war. During train travel there comes an end to Lenin's affair with the gracious Inessa, and his wife Nadja is prepared take back him. The triumphant entrance in St. Petersburg will exceed all expectations....
Cast
- Ben Kingsley - Lenin
- Dominique Sanda - Inessa Armand
- Leslie Caron - Nedeshda Krupskaja
- Jason Connery - David
- Timothy West - Parvus
- Peter Whitman - Radek
- Günther Maria Halmer - Von Planetz
- Dagmar Schwarz - Olga
- Xabier Elorriaga - Platten
- Paolo Bonacelli - Zinoviev
Screenplay
Themes
Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
revolution, inessa armand, falling in love, extramarital affair, russian revolution (1917)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lenin: The Train about?
- March/April 1917. The first world war is already a couple year to pace. A sealed train with Russian emigrants keeps on driving from Zürich Germany and Sweden to Sint-Petersburg. The outlaws stand under the guidance of Vladimir J. Lenin. Two senior officers support the revolutionary bomb "to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Yet there are some unpleasant clashes between Socialists and enthusiastic workers who are worried about the war. During train travel there comes an end to Lenin's affair with the gracious Inessa, and his wife Nadja is prepared take back him. The triumphant entrance in St. Petersburg will exceed all expectations....
- Who directed Lenin: The Train?
- Lenin: The Train was directed by Damiano Damiani.
- Who stars in Lenin: The Train?
- Lenin: The Train stars Ben Kingsley, Dominique Sanda, Leslie Caron, Jason Connery, Timothy West, Peter Whitman.
- How long is Lenin: The Train?
- Lenin: The Train has a runtime of 3h 18m (198 minutes).
- What genre is Lenin: The Train?
- Lenin: The Train is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Lenin: The Train produced?
- Lenin: The Train was produced in Austria, Germany, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Lenin: The Train?
- The themes of Lenin: The Train include: Labor Unions and Strike Resistance, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.