On a train's way to the Italian Alps, the jewelry of a wealthy young widow is stolen and a military veteran working as a waiter is the first to come under suspicion..

Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a dusty book pulled off a shelf you forgot you owned, then yes. It is perfect for a rainy afternoon. If you need explosions or modern pacing, stay away. You will be bored out of your mind within ten minutes. 🚂 Abenteuer im Südexpress is one of those films that ...

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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like a dusty book pulled off a shelf you forgot you owned, then yes. It is perfect for a rainy afternoon. If you need explosions or modern pacing, stay away. You will be bored out of your mind within ten minutes. 🚂 Abenteuer im Südexpress is one of those films that just smells like velvet seats and cigarette smoke. The plot is simple enough: wealthy widow, fancy jewelry, moving train, crime occurs. You know the drill. The waiter character is..."
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