The Titfield Thunderbolt

Oct 20 1953 Not Rated 1h 24m
Comedy

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.

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Plot

The residents of a small English village are about to lose their ancient railroad. They decide to rescue it by running it themselves, in competition with the local bus company.

Written by

T.E.B. Clarke

Directed by

Charles Crichton

Cast

Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Michael Balcon Productions, Ealing Studios

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) | Trailer | Stanley Holloway | George Relph | Naunton Wayne
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Average Rating
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