Subway(1985)
“A seductive fable”
Overview
Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.
Director
Luc Besson
Studio
Gaumont
Budget
$2M
Cast
Isabelle Adjani
as Helena
Christopher Lambert
as Fred
Richard Bohringer
as Le Fleuriste
Michel Galabru
as Le Commissaire Gesberg
Jean-Hugues Anglade
as Le Roller
Jean-Pierre Bacri
as Batman
Jean Bouise
as Le Chef de Station
Jean Reno
as Le Batteur
Jean-Claude Lecas
as Robin
Pierre-Ange Le Pogam
as Jean
Éric Serra
as Le Bassiste
Arthur Simms
as Le Chanteur
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
French
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Gaumont • Les Films du Loup • TSF Productions
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Where can I watch Subway?▼
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What is Subway about?▼
Fred, a raffish safe blower, takes refuge in the Paris Metro after being chased by the henchmen of a shady businessman from whom he has just stolen some documents. While hiding out in the back rooms and conduits of the Metro, Fred encounters a subterranean society of eccentric characters and petty criminals.
Who directed Subway?▼
Subway was directed by Luc Besson and released in 1985. It is a action, thriller film.
How long is Subway?▼
Subway has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Subway?▼
The cast of Subway includes Isabelle Adjani as Helena, Christopher Lambert as Fred, Richard Bohringer as Le Fleuriste, Michel Galabru as Le Commissaire Gesberg, Jean-Hugues Anglade as Le Roller and more.
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