Brelin Express
Produced by	Bert Granet
Directed by	Jacques Tourneur
Written by	Curt Siodmak (story) Harold Medford
Starring	Merle Oberon Robert Ryan Charles Korvin
Music by	Frederick Hollander
Cinematography	Lucien Ballard
Editing	Sherman Todd
Distributed by	RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Release date	May 1, 1948 (U.S. release)
Runtime	87 min.
Language	English
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Berlin Express is a black-and-white 1948 film directed by Jacques Tourneur. The film was shot on location in post-World War II Frankfurt and Berlin, Germany as well as Paris, France. During the opening credits a full-screen notice read: "Actual scenes in Frankfurt and Berlin were photographed by authorization of The United States Army of Occupation, The British Army of Occupation, The Soviet Army of Occupation" Jacques Tourneur, born November 12, 1904 – died December 19, 1977, was a French film director. ... Curt Siodmak (1907–2000) was the author of Donovans Brain. ... Merle Oberon (February 19, 1911 – November 23, 1979), born Estelle Merle OBrien Thompson, was a film actress, known for her sultry looks. ... Ryan in On Dangerous Ground Robert Ryan (November 11, 1909 - July 11, 1973) was an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois. ... Actor Charles Korvin in Berlin Express Charles Korvin (November 21, 1907 - June 18, 1998) was a film and televison actor. ... Lucien Ballard (May 6, 1908 – October 1, 1988) was an American cinematographer. ... The classic logo of RKO Radio Pictures. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... See also: 1947 in film 1948 1949 in film 1940s in film years in film film // Events Top grossing films North America The Red Shoes, (55th in year of release, lifetime box office would place it in first) The Road to Rio Easter Parade Red River The Three Musketeers, Johnny... Jacques Tourneur, born November 12, 1904 – died December 19, 1977, was a French film director. ...   Frankfurt am Main[?] [ˈfraÅ‹kfÊŠrt] is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany. ...   Berlin? (pronounced: , German ) is the capital of Germany and its largest city; down from 4. ...

While on a train to Berlin a German doctor is killed when a bomb goes off in his compartment. The murder is witnessed by an American, a French woman, a Russian soldier and a British man who are questioned in the killing. When it's found out that the man killed was a decoy for the real doctor, a man admired for trying to unite Germany, the group from the train begin working together trying to find the real doctor in the streets of post-war Germany. Not all on the team are whom the seem to be.

The film is memorable today for showing the bombed out streets of Frankfurt, Germany. Costume designer Orry-Kelly dressed Oberon for the film. Actress Oberon was married to the films cinematographer Lucien Ballard at the time of shooting. Orry-Kelly was the professional name of John Orry Kelly (31 December 1897 - 27 February 1964), a prolific Hollywood costume designer. ...

Cast

• Merle Oberon as Lucienne
• Robert Ryan as Robert Lindley
• Charles Korvin as Perrot
• Paul Lukas as Dr. Bernhardt
• Robert Coote as Sterling