Night Train to Munich- A 1940 British Movie Directed by Carol Reed - Starring Margaret Lockwood and Rex Harrison- 1 Hour 35 Minutes

 Night Train to Munich (1940) is a British thriller film directed by Carol Reed and starring Margaret Lockwood and Rex Harrison. Written by Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder, based on the 1939 short story Report on a Fugitive by Gordon Wellesley, the film is about an inventor and his daughter who are kidnapped by the Gestapo after the Nazis march into Prague in the prelude to the Second World War. A British secret service agent follows them, disguised as a senior German army officer pretending to woo the daughter over to the Nazi cause.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $2 million at the box office. It was praised for its suspenseful plot, its sharp dialogue, and its performances, particularly from Lockwood and Harrison. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture and Best Actress for Lockwood.

Night Train to Munich is considered to be one of the best British films of the 1940s, and it is often cited as a precursor to the spy films of the Cold War era. The film is a suspenseful and thrilling ride that captures the atmosphere of fear and paranoia that prevailed in Europe during the early days of World War I

Here are some of the things that make Night Train to Munich so special:

Its suspenseful plot: The film is a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

Its sharp dialogue: The film's dialogue is witty and intelligent, and it adds to the overall suspense and excitement.

Its performances: The film features strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Margaret Lockwood and Rex Harrison.

Its atmospheric setting: The film's setting in Prague and Vienna during the early days of World War II creates a sense of foreboding and danger.