Silver Streak
A somewhat daffy book editor on a rail trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks that he sees a murdered man thrown from the train. When he can find no one who will believe him, he starts doing some investigating of his own. But all that accomplishes is to get the killer after him.
Release Year
1976
Runtime
114 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Romance, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A somewhat daffy book editor on a rail trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks that he sees a murdered man thrown from the train. When he can find no one who will believe him, he starts doing some investigating of his own. But all that accomplishes is to get the killer after him.
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Silver Streak is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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