The Titfield Thunderbolt

1953
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Title: The Titfield Thunderbolt

Original Title: The Titfield Thunderbolt

Year: 1953

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: March 01 1953
  • United States: October 20 1953

Plot

British comedy directed by Charles Crichton ('A Fish Called Wanda', 'He Who Rides a Tiger', 'The Third Secret', 'The Battle of the Sexes') and written by T.E.B. Clarke.

'The Titfield Thunderbolt' tells the story of a small town mobilized to prevent the closure of a railway station. Moved by desperation, the inhabitants of the area join forces and decided to maintain the line for their own account.

'The Titfield Thunderbolt' is a choral film which builds an acid and funny portrait of the society of the time thanks to the performances of actors such as Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson Godfrey Tearle or Hugh Griffith. The original soundtrack is composed by Georges Auric.

Cast

Director:

Charles CrichtonCharles Crichton

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