The Titfield Thunderbolt
Originally released in 1953. The Titfield Thunderbolt is a comedy film. directed by Charles Crichton. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stanley Holloway, George Relph, and Naunton Wayne
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Michael Balcon Productions
- Ealing Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
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 a...
Who directed The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The Titfield Thunderbolt was directed by Charles Crichton.
How long is The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The Titfield Thunderbolt has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Titfield Thunderbolt released?
The Titfield Thunderbolt was released on March 4, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The main cast of The Titfield Thunderbolt includes Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson, Godfrey Tearle.