Blue Pullman
Originally released in 1960. Blue Pullman is a documentary film. directed by James Ritchie. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Blue Pullman is a 1960 short documentary film directed by James Ritchie, which follows the development, preparation and a journey from Manchester to London on new British Railways Blue Pullman units. As with earlier British Transport Films, many of the personnel, scientists, engineers, crew and passengers were featured in the 20 minute film. It won several awards, including the Technical & Industrial Information section of the Festival for Films for Television in 1961. The film is also particularly noted for its score, by Clifton Parker, which, unlike the earlier Elizabethan Express is uninterrupted by any commentary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Transport Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Pullman about?
Blue Pullman is a 1960 short documentary film directed by James Ritchie, which follows the development, preparation and a journey from Manchester to London on new British Railways Blue Pullman unit...
Who directed Blue Pullman?
Blue Pullman was directed by James Ritchie.
How long is Blue Pullman?
Blue Pullman has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was Blue Pullman released?
Blue Pullman was released on January 1, 1960 in theaters.