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The Titfield Thunderbolt
“The Comedy Hit of the Year!”
7.0 / 10• 1953• 1h 24m•NR• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Stanley Holloway
Walter Valentine
Lead
George Relph
Vicar Sam Weech
Naunton Wayne
George Blakeworth
John Gregson
Squire Gordon Chesterford
Godfrey Tearle
Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Hugh Griffith
Dan
Gabrielle Brune
Joan Hampton
Sidney James
Harry Hawkins
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Charles Crichton's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Titfield Thunderbolt is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
