Von Ryan's Express (1965)

Frank Sinatra was a really good actor. I enjoy his dramatic roles, including this war picture. At 117 minutes, it's a pretty big commitment, so I watched it in two sessions. I thought I had watched it many years ago, but I didn't remember the second half. Sinatra holds his own in scenes with Trevor Howard, and I can see why Frank's acting in other projects was acclaimed by the Academy. This movie relies on too much gun-play, even for a war picture, so I don't really recommend it, unless you're really into trains. In the second half, the train becomes one of the primary stars.