The Gravy Train

We're watching this for the second time. Brilliance in the writing, wit, outstandingly tapestried story line that is undoubtedly a dry satirical view of politics. It is also terribly funny. This was our introduction to Christophe Waltz who plays a character who is possibly intensely naïve as well as rather dim. He is so idealistic that he becomes somewhat of a pawn for all sides, unwilling to see corruption and fraud until it becomes so transparent that even an individual in denial could not miss it. Waltz is brilliant in this, as is of course Richardson who never failed the viewer in his bright career. Unlike American TV series, this one allows the intellect to expand and enjoy entertainment at its very best. 100%

Surely there must be more of such material of what's happening behind the doors of Bruxelles / Strasbourg etc to give us further episodes of "Gravy Train". The acting skills of - alas deceased - Ian Richardson and of Christoph Waltz are simply superb. So is the acting of all other cast members, really. On the other hand however, the "Gravy Train goes East" was not quite as hilarious...a tad "forced"...all in all though: Well worthwhile to look at, and to look at, and to look at again !!

An acquired taste. The original series is & is a little brutal yet quite amusing. Very enjoyable. The Gravy Train Goes East, in my opinion, is a little weaker. Still, I have watched them both & we shall watch them again & maybe once per year after that

This is an interesting 1990 television mystery that amounts, actually, to a chase film through some of Europe's most beautiful areas. The plot involves a young EEC bureaucrat who finds himself surrounded by crooks who are trying to pin crimes on him. Wherever he goes, a sort of guardian angel, with whom he sleeps, keeps arriving on the scene to assist him. We never do find out who she is or who she works for. Lots of chase, little action, and almost no humor (despite this being listed as a comedy). The acting is superb, and the director is above average. In short, this is good fun, but don't expect laughs or any depth of story. This package includes the sequel, The Gravy Train Goes East, shown on British television the following year.

Good humor; kind of disappointed in Ian Richardson's role; he's capable of so much more.

Seemingly never-ending, thin storyline with superstar cast that barely holds it together. A waste of the mega talenta of Ian Richardson and the lovely Francesca Annis. Put this one down as a travelogue of eastern Europe and you may see it through.

I love Ian Richardson, and I loved these two mini series when I watched them on TV. I hoped one day to find a subtitled DVD, and I bought this one only because I despaired. So - the missing star goes with the missing English subtitles.

So happy to find this! Very funny in a light-hearted yet smart way.

Richardson is great but the plot is weak