The Titfield Thunderbolt(1953)
“The Comedy Hit of the Year!”
Overview
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.
Director
Charles Crichton
Studio
Michael Balcon Productions
Cast
Stanley Holloway
as Walter Valentine
George Relph
as Vicar Sam Weech
Naunton Wayne
as George Blakeworth
John Gregson
as Squire Gordon Chesterford
Godfrey Tearle
as Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Hugh Griffith
as Dan
Gabrielle Brune
as Joan Hampton
Sidney James
as Harry Hawkins
Reginald Beckwith
as Coggett
Edie Martin
as Emily
Michael Trubshawe
as Ruddock
Jack MacGowran
as Vernon Crump
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Michael Balcon Productions • Ealing Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Titfield Thunderbolt?▼
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What is The Titfield Thunderbolt about?▼
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.
Who directed The Titfield Thunderbolt?▼
The Titfield Thunderbolt was directed by Charles Crichton and released in 1953. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Titfield Thunderbolt?▼
The Titfield Thunderbolt has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
Who stars in The Titfield Thunderbolt?▼
The cast of The Titfield Thunderbolt includes Stanley Holloway as Walter Valentine, George Relph as Vicar Sam Weech, Naunton Wayne as George Blakeworth, John Gregson as Squire Gordon Chesterford, Godfrey Tearle as Ollie Matthews (The Bishop) and more.
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