The Cassandra Crossing is a 1976 film directed by George P. Cosmatos. It is an action thriller that primarily takes place on a train and deals with themes of epidemic and international intrigue.

Plot

The film begins when a biochemist terrorist, infected with a deadly virus, boards a transcontinental train. When the presence of the virus is discovered, the train is quarantined and rerouted onto an old railway line called the "Cassandra Crossing."

Among the passengers aboard the train are Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain (played by Richard Harris), a physician, and his wife Jennifer (played by Sophia Loren), a left-wing activist, along with several other characters with personal secrets. Meanwhile, a group of military and security agents tries to contain the virus threat and prevent the disease from spreading.

The plot focuses on the passengers' struggle for survival aboard the train as they try to escape quarantine and reach safety. In the meantime, personal tensions and international intrigues emerge, endangering the lives of everyone on board.

"The Cassandra Crossing" is an action thriller that combines elements of suspense, intrigue, and human drama as it explores the struggle for survival in a crisis situation.

Complete Cast:

• Sophia Loren as Jennifer Rispoli Chamberlain
• Richard Harris as Dr. Jonathan Chamberlain
• Martin Sheen as Robby Navarro
• O.J. Simpson as Haley
• Lionel Stander as Max, the train conductor
• Ann Turkel as Susan
• Ingrid Thulin as Dr. Elena Stradner
• Lee Strasberg as Herman Kaplan
• Ava Gardner as Nicole Dressler
• Burt Lancaster as Colonel Stephen Mackenzie
• John Phillip Law as Major Stark
• Lou Castel as Swede

Director: George Pan Cosmatos

Producer: Carlo Ponti

Writer: Tom Mankiewicz, Robert Katz, George Pan Cosmatos (story by Robert Katz and George Pan Cosmatos)

Music by: Jerry Goldsmith

Cinematographer: Ennio Guarnieri

Production Cost: Not publicly disclosed.

Box Office: Not publicly disclosed, but not considered a major commercial success.

Awards: It did not receive any notable awards.

Critics' Reception: "The Cassandra Crossing" received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the star-studded cast and the film's tension, while others criticized the plot for being implausible and the direction for not living up to the story's potential. Despite this, the film has gained a certain cult following over the years.