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The Great Locomotive Chase
“A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!”
6.3 / 10• 1956• 1h 25m•NR• English
ActionAdventureDramaFamilyWarWestern
Storyline
During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.
Cast & Crew
Fess Parker
James J. Andrews
Lead
Jeffrey Hunter
William A. Fuller
Jeff York
William Campbell
John Lupton
William Pittenger
Eddie Firestone
Robert Buffum
Kenneth Tobey
Anthony Murphy
Don Megowan
Marion A. Ross
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jacob Parrott
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Francis D. Lyon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Great Locomotive Chase is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
