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.

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Facts

Original TitleThe Titfield Thunderbolt

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1953-03-04

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 24m

Production CompaniesMichael Balcon Productions,Ealing Studios

Genres

  • Comedy