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SUBWAY (Original title)
Date: 1985 (Copyright)

Country: France

Director: Luc Besson

Production company billing: ©1985. Les Films du Loup/TSF Productions/Gaumont/TF1 Films Production A co-production of Les Films du Loup, TSF Productions, Gaumont, TF1 Films Production with the participation of Centre National de la Cinématographie and Ministère de la Culture Dolby Stereo
Synopsis: Offbeat thriller. Fred gatecrashes a party celebrating Helena's birthday and steals some important documents belonging to her husband. He is pursued by the husband's henchmen and takes refuge in the subway, where he meets an assortment of characters, and decides to form a rock band with musicians who play in the underground.

Genres:
Crime, Romance, Thriller
Releases
Date: 10 April 1985Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Eastmancolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9174 FeetSubtitles: French

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-779425
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-779425
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access