--- product_id: 11350947 title: "Union Station" price: "€ 36.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/11350947-union-station store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Union Station **Price:** € 36.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Union Station - **How much does it cost?** € 36.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/11350947-union-station) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description William Holden, Barry Fitzgerald, Nancy Olson. A young secretary on a train spots two suspicious men who appear to be armed. When she reports it to the conductor, it turns out her instincts are right and the two men have, in fact, kidnapped her boss's daughter in this classic noir thriller. 1950/b&w/81 min/NR/fullscreen. Review: “Let’s make it look like an accident.” - In the 1940’s filme noir was hot. It was stylish crime drama, featuring stark lighting, intricate plots, and cynical characters. Union Station qualifies as filme noir, except in one aspect. At the last minute, the story veers sharply away from bleakness and flits toward a light-hearted finale. For me, director Rudolph Mate’s decision to depart from pessimism is smart. A hard-boiled thriller can stand to benefit from a little romance. In fact, even more of it would have been helpful in softening the main characters. In other respects, this movie is dynamite. The pacing is taut and tense. A girl is kidnapped by a maniacal killer, Lyle Bettger. He holds her for ransom to be paid off at a train station, whose chief of police is William Holden. The only reliable witness is a woman Nancy Olson, and this dogged lady is not about to be pushed aside by the officers. Under inspector Barry Fitzgerald; shake-downs, stake-outs, and break-ins are ordered to flush out the kidnapper. In the process, we see how criminal justice operated in 1950. The police round up the bad guys without Miranda law, search warrants, or bans on roughing up suspects. As a result, one fellow is held in front of an oncoming train and nearly pushed under for his obstinacy. How far we’ve come from those days. Holden is awesome and outstanding as the handsome, hard-bitten and cagey detective. Whether he addresses thugs or ladies, his rapid-fire diction is perfect, a hallmark of his acting. Fitzgerald is the opposite. His heavy Irish accent for me is a detriment, and key plot events go by without my understanding them due to his baffling brogue. Kidnapper Bettger, is as menacing a villain as they get. Credit also goes to the magical cinematography. In evocative black and white, the camera captures a cattle stampede, swirling crowds at the station, and a spectacular shootout. This is topnotch entertainment, filled with suspense from first moment to last. Review: A noir lovers delight - This is film noir at it's best. The plot is excellent as is the acting. Although the time period is long past, you can still relate to the people and their problems. The climax at the end was very exciting and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is well worth watching. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003J216LS | | Actors | Barry Fitzgerald, Jan Sterling, Nancy Olson, William Holden | | Aspect Ratio | 1.37:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #45,660 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #28,998 in DVD | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (76) | | Director | Rudolph Mate | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | OLV256DVD | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces | | Release date | July 27, 2010 | | Run time | 1 hour and 21 minutes | | Studio | Olive | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Barry Fitzgerald, Jan Sterling, Nancy Olson, Rudolph Mate, William Holden - **Format:** Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Mystery & Suspense, Mystery & Suspense/Film Noir - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 21 minutes ## Images ![Union Station - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hDyYOImFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Let’s make it look like an accident.” *by P***N on January 13, 2021* In the 1940’s filme noir was hot. It was stylish crime drama, featuring stark lighting, intricate plots, and cynical characters. Union Station qualifies as filme noir, except in one aspect. At the last minute, the story veers sharply away from bleakness and flits toward a light-hearted finale. For me, director Rudolph Mate’s decision to depart from pessimism is smart. A hard-boiled thriller can stand to benefit from a little romance. In fact, even more of it would have been helpful in softening the main characters. In other respects, this movie is dynamite. The pacing is taut and tense. A girl is kidnapped by a maniacal killer, Lyle Bettger. He holds her for ransom to be paid off at a train station, whose chief of police is William Holden. The only reliable witness is a woman Nancy Olson, and this dogged lady is not about to be pushed aside by the officers. Under inspector Barry Fitzgerald; shake-downs, stake-outs, and break-ins are ordered to flush out the kidnapper. In the process, we see how criminal justice operated in 1950. The police round up the bad guys without Miranda law, search warrants, or bans on roughing up suspects. As a result, one fellow is held in front of an oncoming train and nearly pushed under for his obstinacy. How far we’ve come from those days. Holden is awesome and outstanding as the handsome, hard-bitten and cagey detective. Whether he addresses thugs or ladies, his rapid-fire diction is perfect, a hallmark of his acting. Fitzgerald is the opposite. His heavy Irish accent for me is a detriment, and key plot events go by without my understanding them due to his baffling brogue. Kidnapper Bettger, is as menacing a villain as they get. Credit also goes to the magical cinematography. In evocative black and white, the camera captures a cattle stampede, swirling crowds at the station, and a spectacular shootout. This is topnotch entertainment, filled with suspense from first moment to last. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A noir lovers delight *by G***R on June 26, 2013* This is film noir at it's best. The plot is excellent as is the acting. Although the time period is long past, you can still relate to the people and their problems. The climax at the end was very exciting and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is well worth watching. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Railroad police led by William Holden try to rescue a kidnapped blind girl... *by B***R on November 18, 2019* Enjoyable to watch but sort of average or slightly above. 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