Night Train to Lisbon Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Oct. 7, 2013

Night Train to Lisbon

Raimund Gregorius, a Swiss Professor abandons his lectures and buttoned-down, life to embark on a thrilling adventure that will take him on a journey to the very heart of himself.

Director: Bille August

Starring: Jeremy Irons • Vanessa Redgrave • Melanie Laurent • Bruno Ganz • Christopher Lee

R Drama 1 hr, 51 m

29% WILL SEE 71% WON'T SEE

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Raimund Gregorius, a Swiss Professor abandons his lectures and buttoned-down, life to embark on a thrilling adventure that will take him on a journey to the very heart of himself.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: The story follows Raimund Gregorius, a Swiss Professor (Jeremy Irons) who, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.

Drama Thriller Adaptation Mystery

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Night Train to Lisbon.

J
Jeremy Irons
The Beekeeper, Better Start Swimming
Vanessa Redgrave
Unfinished Song, Foxcatcher
Melanie Laurent
Ride Above, Enemy
B
Bruno Ganz
Unknown, The Reader
C
Christopher Lee
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
L
Lena Olin
The United States of Leland, Remember Me
M
Martina Gedeck
Woodwalkers, The Wall
Jack Huston
House of Gucci, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
A
August Diehl
Bonhoeffer, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.
N
Nicolau Breyner

Crew Behind the Film

The Night Train to Lisbon behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Bille August last directed The Pact and In a Different Time.

Director: Bille August
Screenwriters: Ulrich Herrmann
Greg Latter

Studios: Wrekin Hill Entertainment
Production Companies: C-Films; EFish Entertainment; K5 International; PalmStar Media Capital; Studio Hamburg FilmProduktion; Tele Munchen Group; K5 International

Production Details

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Key Facts

Based on the bestselling tome by Pascal Mercier.

Production Updates for Night Train to Lisbon

Mar 2013

Completed

Changed Night Train to Lisbon movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Skedded to begin lensing in March 2012.

Dec 2004

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for a scene of violence, and brief sexuality
Runtime: 1 hr, 51 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

Night Train to Lisbon was released in on To Be Announced (TBA) There are 9,434 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Sesame Street and The Nightingale.