Von Ryan's Express [videorecording (Blu-ray)] / P-R Productions ; Twentieth Century Fox presents a Mark Robson production ; produced by Saul David ; screenplay by Wendell Mayes and Joseph Landon ; directed by Mark Robson.
Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard, Raffaella Carra, Brad Dexter, Sergio Fantoni, John Leyton, Edward Mulhare, James Brolin. Originally released as a motion picture in 1965. Based on the novel by David Westheimer. Special features: Hollywood and its war films. Bringing movies to life: the legacy of Jerry Goldsmith. 2 additional featurettes. Isolated score track and more!
Summary:
Ryan, an American POW, leads his fellow prisoners on a dangerous escape from the Germans in Italy. Having seemingly made errors of judgment, Ryan has to win the support of the mainly British soldiers he is commanding.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.