Shop the cassandra crossing dvd 1977 us import ntsc. Cassandra crossing, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. Youve got a train full of people possibly infected with. Colonel mackenzie burt lancaster is called in to handle the situation and finds dr. Films the cassandra crossing 1976 realweegiemidget. The cassandra crossing is a 1976 disaster thriller film directed by george pan cosmatos and starring sophia loren, richard harris, ava gardner, martin sheen, burt lancaster, lee strasberg and o. In this case a viral outbreak along with bridge collapse and train crash. The cassandra crossing soundtrack from 1976, composed by jerry goldsmith. The cassandra crossing 1977 directed by george pan cosmatos genres action, thriller subgenres disaster film, action thriller run time 125 min. Whilst never scaling the heights of that towering fire film, not as ground shaking as that other earth moving film and nowhere near as wet as the other film. The cassandra crossing the cassandra crossing was the first of two disaster movies scored by the composer during the late 70s. Trapped and careening toward a rickety bridge, a trainload full of colorful characters finds itself. Cassandra crossing doomed by silly premise, miscasting. Tessa humphries as jill cassandra tegan charles as young cassandra.
The cassandra crossing 1977 if a flaming skyscraper or an upsidedown luxury liner filled with stars could draw in hordes at the box office, the reasoning behind the cassandra crossing 1976 follows that three threats against a contained group of big name actors equals twice the box office. As the transcontinental express from geneva to stockholm gath. When a potentially deadly virus is unleashed on a transcontinental train by terrorists, the infected passengers must find a way to survive, even as outside forces conspire against them. The cassandra crossing dvd, 2002 for sale online ebay. If a flaming skyscraper or an upsidedown luxury liner filled with stars could draw in hordes at the box office, the reasoning behind the cassandra crossing 1976 follows that three threats against a contained group of big name actors equals twice the box office. Watch the cassandra crossing 1977 full movie free online.
Al film l e prudot par carlo ponti, mare dla sophia loren che che le prutagunista insem a richard harris. The cassandra crossing is an allstar disaster spectacular telling of the terrifying odyssey of doomed passengers trapped aboard a plagueinfested train. Twominute warning isnt a disaster movie in the purest sense, though it has. Blend of a disaster movie and a conspiracy theory movie from the 1970s. Cassandra crossing doomed by silly premise, miscasting the. The cassandra crossing the cassandra crossing is a tired, hokey and sometimes unintentionally funny disaster film in which a trainload of diseaseexposed passengers lurch to their fate. Le film the cassandra crossing 1976 vostfr film complet. The cassandra crossing 1976 movie stills and photos. The rickety cassandra crossing bridge in poland is actually the garabit viaduct in france.
Director george pan cosmatos filming a scene with lee strasberg and o. Either realizing that disaster movies were starting to become a little passe by 1976, or realizing that a train only presents so many story opportunities, the filmmakers also threw in a. The cassandra crossing soundtrack from 1977, composed by jerry goldsmith. And much like the swarm, combined an overblown character piece with a major disaster. Passengers on a european train have been exposed to a deadly disease. Either realizing that disaster movies were starting to become a little passe by 1976, or realizing that a train only presents so many story opportunities, the filmmakers also threw in a story about a plague and a government conspiracy. On board are the glamorous jennifer chamberlain sophia loren and her exhusband, dr.
Cassandra crossing, the on dvd 023030596 from pioneer studios. See the full list of the cassandra crossing cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. As counsel to ayn rand in the 1960s, he was primarily responsible for finding the film in italy. Hbo game of thrones the complete eighth season dvd. The cassandra crossing streaming video king county. Convoluted and farfetched, but thoroughly enjoyable as popular stars waste their undeniable talents in this film. Jerry goldsmith the cassandra crossing 1990, cd discogs.
Add in the unknown factor whether by design or terrorists and this movie becomes. With this spark of inspiration, the cassandra crossing was born. Cassandra crossing 1976 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. Three swedish terrorists disguised as ambulance workers and a patient complete with ambulance and siren enter the international health. Released by rca ost 102 containing music from the cassandra crossing 1977. Dec 15, 2008 the cassandra crossing soundtrack from 1976, composed by jerry goldsmith. Unfortunately, a waning public demand for disaster films had set in by the time the cassandra crossing unspooled in theaters in early 1977, with its r rating and surprisingly harsh finale certainly not helping word of mouth. Simpson about an infected swedish terrorist who infects a trains passengers as they head to a derelict arch bridge. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in cassandra crossing 1976. A thrilling disaster film featuring an allstar cast. Le film the cassandra crossing 1976 vostfr admin 20170501t17. A severely underrated disaster film, the cassandra crossing is a super 70s thrill ride. Jerry goldsmith original motion picture soundtracks. Simpson about an infected swedish terrorist who infects a trains passengers as they head to a derelict arch bridge with the backing of the media tycoon sir lew grade the head of the british.
The bizarre and unbelievable plot is further confused by. October 2014 a young girl is haunted by nightmares of suicide and murder. This european plagueonatrain contribution to the 70s disaster cycle is gloriously enjoyable nonsense the hippies impromptu acoustic ballad im still on my way may be the worst moment in the entire subgenre, and one i didnt even know about until i saw this uncut, as that entire sequence was axed from the tv version, but its relentlessly fastpaced, unbelievably brutal in the way it. This exciting disasterthriller features an allstar cast, including richard harris, sophia loren, ava gardner, martin sheen, burt lancaster and o. The cassandra crossing is a 1976 disaster thriller film directed by george pan cosmatos and.
When a group of terrorists attack a train with a deadly disease, military officials plan the destruction of the locomotive as it reaches an approaching. Cassandra crossing is sometimes funny, martin sheen standing on his head after. Terrifying odyssey of 1,000 doomed passengers trapped aboard a plagueinfested train. Youre talking about the version with new footage filmed for the tv broadcast, which was done because networks were. Erika holzer coproducer, restoration erika holzer is a novelist.
Original soundtrack from the 1977 film the cassandra crossing. Trapped and careening toward a rickety bridge, a trainload full of colorful characters finds itself contending against a deadly. The cassandra crossing 1977 artisan home entertainment 1 disc dvd loren. Two minute warning isnt a disaster movie in the purest sense, though it has. Reviewed in the united kingdom on october 18, 2016. Like all awful terrible seventies films, the cassandra crossing features a random assortment of household names. Feb 16, 2018 jerry goldsmith original motion picture soundtracks. May 11, 2018 with this spark of inspiration, the cassandra crossing was born. Cassandra crossing sophia loren, richard harris dvd.
Countries germany, france, united kingdom, italy, united states mpaa rating r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 10, 1977 cassandra crossing doomed by silly premise, miscasting. On february 8 1977, in the thronged lobby of the avco embassy. A trainload of people are contaminated by terrorists seeking the release of prisoners and other sanctions. When a group of terrorists attack a train with a deadly disease, military officials plan the destruction of the locomotive as it reaches an approaching, structurally unsound bridge. Colonel mackenzie burt lancaster is called in to handle the situation and finds dr jonathan chamberlain richard harris on board the train. It would be paranoidas paranoid as the film itselfto. With sophia loren, richard harris, martin sheen, o. May 01, 2017 le film the cassandra crossing 1976 vostfr admin 20170501t17. Staring tom hunter, lou castel, ingrid thulin and lee strasberg. The cassandra crossing 1976 letterboxd social film. Cassandra is a 1987 australian horror film directed by colin eggleston. A terrorist infected with a deadly virus boards the stockholm to geneva express and.
To prevent anyone from leaving, armed personnel are brought onboard and the windows sealed with metal plates. Total number of members who have this title in their. Released by prometheus in 2008 xpcd 165 containing music from the cassandra crossing 1977. A plague infested train speeds across europe to certain death at cassandra crossing. See the article in its original context from february 10, 1977, page 0. The cassandra crossing 1976 the movie database tmdb. The cassandra crossing is an allstar disaster spectacular telling of the terrifying odyssey of doomed passengers trapped aboard a plagueinfested train, rerouted to a rickety bridge where it should plunge into oblivion. Henry mark holzer, coproducer of the restored version of we the living, has been a lawyer for almost thirty years.
Burt lancaster, sophia loren, richard harris, martin sheen passengers on a european train have been exposed to a deadly disease. Critics were less than impressed, though the expert cinematography and rousing score by jerry goldsmith were elements. The cassandra crossing 1977 terrorists have planted a deadly virus on a transcontinental train. The cassandra crossing 1976 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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