Subway

"A seductive fable"

Nov 6 1985 R 1h 44m
Thriller

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.

Plot

Fred is living in the Paris Metro system. He is blackmailing Helena, whose safe he has robbed. Fred has various 'friends' all living in this surreal setting. The Roller is a rollerskating bag snatcher and Big Bill is a 'strongman'. The blackmail and Freds relationship with Helena and her heavies make up the bulk of the plot but on the side are Freds attempts to start a band using buskers from the Metro.

Written by

Luc Besson, Pierre Jolivet, Alain Le Henry

Directed by

Luc Besson

Cast

Christopher Lambert, Isabelle Adjani, Richard Bohringer

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production, TSF Productions, Les Films du Loup, Gaumont

Languages

Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 13 nominations total

Trailers
Subway Car Chase (1985) HD
Subway - Luc Besson (1985) - Trailer
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