Movie Description
The Titfield Thunderbolt
(1953)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Charles Crichton
- Producer : Michael Truman
- Editor : Seth Holt
- Cast : Stanley Holloway,George Relph,Naunton Wayne,John Gregson,Godfrey Tearle,Hugh Griffith,Gabrielle Brune,Sid James,Reginald Beckwith,Edie Martin,Michael Trubshawe,Jack MacGowran,Ewan Roberts,Herbert C. Walton,John Rudling,Nancy O'Neil,Campbell Singer,Frank Atkinson,Wensley Pithey,Harold Alford,Ted Burbidge,Frank Green,Jack MacGowran
Cast
Walter Valentine
Vicar Sam Weech
George Blakeworth
Squire Gordon Chesterford
Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Dan
Joan Hampton
Harry Hawkins
Coggett
Emily
Ruddock
Vernon Crump
Alec Pearce
Seth
Clegg
Mrs. Blakeworth
Police Sergeant
Station Sergeant
A Policeman
Guard
Engine Driver
Fireman
Vernon Crump (as Jack McGowran)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Titfield Thunderbolt
Status Released
Release Information
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1953-03-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 24m
Production CompaniesMichael Balcon Productions,Ealing Studios
Genres
- Comedy