The Railway Children(1970)
“The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!”
Overview
At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
Director
Lionel Jeffries
Studio
EMI Films
Budget
$375K
Cast
Dinah Sheridan
as Mrs. Waterbury
Bernard Cribbins
as Albert Perks
William Mervyn
as Old Gentleman
Iain Cuthbertson
as Charles Waterbury
Jenny Agutter
as Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
Sally Thomsett
as Phyllis Waterbury
Gary Warren
as Peter Waterbury
Peter Bromilow
as Doctor
Ann Lancaster
as Ruth
Gordon Whiting
as Russian
Beatrix Mackey
as Aunt Emma
David Lodge
as Bandmaster
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
French
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$375K
Production Companies
EMI Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Railway Children?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Railway Children (1970).
What is The Railway Children about?▼
At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
Who directed The Railway Children?▼
The Railway Children was directed by Lionel Jeffries and released in 1970. It is a drama, family film.
How long is The Railway Children?▼
The Railway Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Railway Children?▼
The cast of The Railway Children includes Dinah Sheridan as Mrs. Waterbury, Bernard Cribbins as Albert Perks, William Mervyn as Old Gentleman, Iain Cuthbertson as Charles Waterbury, Jenny Agutter as Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury and more.
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