The Tunnel

"GB's Eight Star Special"

Oct 25 1935 Approved 1h 34m
Drama, Sci-Fi

An engineer leads the building of a trans-Atlantic tunnel linking Britain and the United States.

Plot

Engineers Richard McAllan and Frederick Robinson manage to get financial backing for a gigantic project to build a tunnel from England to America. His biggest supporter is Varlia Lloyd, daughter of one of the backers, and she uses her influence more than once to keep the project going. Mack's wife Ruth is also supportive, although his constantly being away on the tunnel project strains their marriage, and affects his relationship with their son. After years of financial skulduggery and physical obstacles under the ocean floor, the tunnel proceeds as Mack's marriage and his friendship with Robbie deteriorate.

Written by

Bernhard Kellermann, Curt Siodmak, L. du Garde Peach

Directed by

Maurice Elvey

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Gaumont-British Picture Corporation

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,087
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA