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- Overall Score: ☆ 7.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.0/10
Horror Express Plot Synopsis:
An English anthropologist has discovered a frozen monster in the frozen wastes of Manchuria which he believes may be the Missing Link. He brings the creature back to Europe aboard a trans-Siberian express, but during the trip the monster thaws out and starts to butcher the passengers one by one.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In 1906, in China, a British anthropologist discovers a frozen prehistoric creature and must transport it to Europe by train.
Tagline: Can it be stopped?
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Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Language: Spanish, English
Country: Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Horror Express Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 04, 2014
Writers: Arnaud d'Usseau, Julian Zimet
Producers: Benjamin Fisz, Bernard Gordon, Kenneth Rive, Gregorio Sacristán, Philip Yordan
Editors: Robert C. Dearberg
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Horror Express (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Horror Express Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lee | ... | Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Dr. Wells |
| Alberto de Mendoza | ... | Father Pujardov |
| Silvia Tortosa | ... | Countess Irina Petrovska |
| Julio Peña | ... | Inspector Mirov |
| Ángel del Pozo | ... | Yevtushenko (as Angel del Pozo) |
| Helga Liné | ... | Natasha (as Helga Line) |
| George Rigaud | ... | Count Maryan Petrovski (as Jorge Rigaud) |
| Alice Reinheart | ... | Miss Jones |
| José Jaspe | ... | Konev - Conductor (as Jose Jaspe) |
| Víctor Israel | ... | Baggage Man (as Victor Israel) |
| Juan Olaguivel | ... | Creature (as Juan Olaguibel) |
| Vicente Roca | ... | Station Master |
| Barta Barri | ... | First Telegraphist |
| José Marco | ... | Vorkin (as Jose Marco) |
| José Canalejas | ... | Russian Guard (as Jose Canalejas) |
| Telly Savalas | ... | Capt. Kazan |
| Peter Beckman | ... | Second Telegraphist (uncredited) |
| Faith Clift | ... | American Passenger, Miss Bennett (uncredited) |
| Hiroshi Kitatawa | ... | Grashinski - the Locksmith (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Christopher Lee, as Prof. Sir Alexander Saxton, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Peter Cushing, as Dr. Wells, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Alberto de Mendoza, as Father Pujardov, passed away at age 88 in Madrid, Spa.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Alberto De Mendoza | Alberto Mendoza | Albert Mendoza - Silvia Tortosa (b. March 8, 1947) – Countess Irina Petrovska
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Silvia Tortosa Davis | Sílvia Tortosa - Julio Peña, as Inspector Mirov, passed away at age 60 in Marbella, Málaga, Andalucía, Spa.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jules Pena | Julio Pena | Jiulio Peña - Ángel del Pozo (b. July 14, 1934) – Yevtushenko (as Angel del Pozo)
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Anthony Clark | Antony Clark | Angel Del Pozo | Angel Delpozo | Angel del Pozo | Angel del Pozzo - Helga Liné (b. July 14, 1931) – Natasha (as Helga Line)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Martha Belton | Helga Line | Helga Linnè | Helga Linné | Elga Linè | Elga Liné | Hega Lina Stern | Helga Lina Stern - George Rigaud, as Count Maryan Petrovski (as Jorge Rigaud), passed away at age 78 in Leganés, Madrid, Spa.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Jorge Regaud | Giorgio Rigato | Giorgio Rigatto | Georges Rigaud | Jorge Rigaud | Jorge Rigaut | Jorge Rigeaut - Alice Reinheart – Miss Jones
- José Jaspe – Konev - Conductor (as Jose Jaspe)
- Víctor Israel, as Baggage Man (as Victor Israel), passed away at age 80 in Spa.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Víctor D'Israel | Victor Israel | Vic Israel | Víctor Isrrael | Victor Rael | Israel Victor - Juan Olaguivel, as Creature (as Juan Olaguibel), passed away at age 74 in .
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Juan Olaguibal | Juanito Olaguibel | Juan Olaguibel - Vicente Roca – Station Master
Also known as: Vincente Roca | Vincent Rocca - Barta Barri, as First Telegraphist, passed away at age 92 in Madrid, Spa.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Berta Bani | B. Barta Barri | B. Barri | Bernabe Barta Barri | B. Barry | Barta Barry | Bart Barry | Berta Barry | Barta Berry - José Marco (b. November 30, 1924) – Vorkin (as Jose Marco)
Also known as: John Marco | Joseph Marco | Jose Marco | Josè Marco | Jose Marcos | Joshua Marcos | José Joando Rasseel
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