Passengers on a European train have been exposed to a deadly disease, and nobody will let them off the train.
Production
Real Swiss trains destroyed for that spectacular bridge climax.
Direction
Cosmatos builds claustrophobia before going full demolition derby.
Director
George P. Cosmatos
Sophia Loren
Jennifer Rispoli Chamberlain
Richard Harris
Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain
Martin Sheen
Robby Navarro
O. J. Simpson
Haley
Ava Gardner
Nicole Dressler
Burt Lancaster
Col. Stephen Mackenzie
Lionel Stander
Max, the Train Conductor
Ann Turkel
Susan
Ingrid Thulin
Dr. Elena Stradner
Lee Strasberg
Herman Kaplan
Lou Castel
Swedish Terrorist
John Phillip Law
Major Stark
Ray Lovelock
Tom
Alida Valli
Mrs. Chadwick
Stefano Patrizi
Terrorist
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
O.J. Simpson was cast fresh off Hertz commercials; producers wanted 'wholesome' Black representation. Irony is a flat circle.
The Cassandra Crossing was heavily re-edited and partially re-shot after poor test screenings, explaining its tonal whiplash between prestige drama and grindhouse exploitation.
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