The Man on the Train (2011)
A mysterious criminal rolls into a small town planning to knock off the local bank, assuming it will go off without a hitch. But when he encounters a retired poetry professor, his plans take an unlikely turn. With no place to stay, the professor generously welcomes him into his home. As the two men talk, a bond forms between these two polar opposites, and surprising moments of humor and compassion emerge. As they begin to understand each other more, they each examine the choices they've made in their lives, secretly longing to live the type of lifestyle the other man has lived, based on the desire to escape their own.
Director: Mary McGuckian
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: October 28, 2011
Cast
- Donald Sutherland - The Professor
- Larry Mullen Jr. - The Thief
- Paula Boudreau - Shop Girl
- Gary Hetzler - ADR (voice)
- Kate O'Toole - Vivienne
- Graham Greene - Sado
- Greg Bryk - Tough Guy
- Shawn Storer - Paramedic
Screenplay
Music: Simon Climie, Larry Mullen Jr.
Cinematography: Stefan von Bjorn
Production: Remarkable Films
Country: Canada, Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man on the Train about?
- A mysterious criminal rolls into a small town planning to knock off the local bank, assuming it will go off without a hitch. But when he encounters a retired poetry professor, his plans take an unlikely turn. With no place to stay, the professor generously welcomes him into his home. As the two men talk, a bond forms between these two polar opposites, and surprising moments of humor and compassion emerge. As they begin to understand each other more, they each examine the choices they've made in their lives, secretly longing to live the type of lifestyle the other man has lived, based on the desire to escape their own.
- Who directed The Man on the Train?
- The Man on the Train was directed by Mary McGuckian.
- Who stars in The Man on the Train?
- The Man on the Train stars Donald Sutherland, Larry Mullen Jr., Paula Boudreau, Gary Hetzler, Kate O'Toole, Graham Greene.
- How long is The Man on the Train?
- The Man on the Train has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Man on the Train?
- The Man on the Train is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was The Man on the Train produced?
- The Man on the Train was produced in Canada, Ireland.