The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)
The Comedy Hit of the Year!
1953 · 1h 24m · Comedy
Genres: 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.
Director: Charles Crichton
Writers: T. E. B. Clarke
Music by: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Editor: Seth Holt
Rated 7/10 by 61 viewers
Cast
Stanley Holloway as Walter ValentineGeorge Relph as Vicar Sam WeechNaunton Wayne as George BlakeworthJohn Gregson as Squire Gordon ChesterfordGodfrey Tearle as Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)Hugh Griffith as DanGabrielle Brune as Joan HamptonSidney James as Harry HawkinsReginald Beckwith as CoggettEdie Martin as EmilyMichael Trubshawe as RuddockJack MacGowran as Vernon CrumpMore like this
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