The Pointsman

The Pointsman

1986 · 92 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, Comedy

A woman gets off a train by mistake and finds herself stranded alone with a peculiar man who doesn't even speak her language.

Directed by Jos Stelling · Written by George Brugmans

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