The First Great Train Robbery
“Never have so few taken so much from so many.”
Synopsis
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
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Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Edward Pierce
Donald Sutherland
Robert Agar
Lesley-Anne Down
Miriam
Peter Butterworth
Putnam
Michael Elphick
Burgess
Alan Webb
Edgar Trent
Robert Lang
Sharp
Malcolm Terris
Fowler
Wayne Sleep
Clean Willy
Gabrielle Lloyd
Elizabeth Trent
Pamela Salem
Emily Trent
George Downing
Barlow
Susan Hallinan
Emma Barnes
James Cossins
Harranby
John Bett
McPherson
Peter Benson
Station Despatcher
Janine Duvitski
Maggie
Brian de Salvo
Trent's Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Crichton
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The First Great Train Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Starling Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton
Jerry Goldsmith
Geoffrey Unsworth
David Bretherton
John Foreman, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
John Foreman
Producer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
David Bretherton
Editor
Michael Crichton
Director
Michael Crichton
Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Maurice Carter
Production Design
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Great Train Robbery
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What is The First Great Train Robbery about?
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Who directed The First Great Train Robbery?
The First Great Train Robbery was directed by Michael Crichton.
Who stars in The First Great Train Robbery?
The principal cast of The First Great Train Robbery includes Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Peter Butterworth, Michael Elphick.
When was The First Great Train Robbery released and how long is it?
The First Great Train Robbery was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Great Train Robbery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Great Train Robbery was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The First Great Train Robbery based on a book or true story?
The First Great Train Robbery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Crichton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Great Train Robbery?
The First Great Train Robbery holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).