Time Bomb
“Can they... will they... stop that TERROR ON A TRAIN”
Synopsis
When a saboteur places an explosive device on a train full of sea mines, the authorities call for bomb expert Peter Lyncort to diffuse the situation, unaware that he has explosive problems of his own.
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Terror on a Train (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-04
Top Cast
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Glenn Ford
Peter Lyncort
Anne Vernon
Janine Lyncort
Maurice Denham
Jim Warrilow
Harcourt Williams
Vicar
Victor Maddern
Saboteur
Harold Warrender
Sir Evelyn Jordan
John Horsley
Constable Charles Baron
Campbell Singer
Inspector Branson
Bill Fraser
Constable J. Reed
Herbert C. Walton
Charlie
Martin Wyldeck
Sergeant Collins
Arthur Hambling
Jean Anderson
Edward Evans
Hilda Fenemore
Victor Harrington
Peter Illing
Sam Kydd
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Kem Bennett
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Time Bomb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Tetzlaff
Kem Bennett
John Addison
Freddie Young
Robert Watts, Frank Clarke
Richard Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Goldstone
Producer
Kem Bennett
Screenplay
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director
Robert Watts
Editor
Frank Clarke
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Bomb
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What is Time Bomb about?
When a saboteur places an explosive device on a train full of sea mines, the authorities call for bomb expert Peter Lyncort to diffuse the situation, unaware that he has explosive problems of his own.
Who directed Time Bomb?
Time Bomb was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
Who stars in Time Bomb?
The principal cast of Time Bomb includes Glenn Ford, Anne Vernon, Maurice Denham, Harcourt Williams, Victor Maddern.
When was Time Bomb released and how long is it?
Time Bomb was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Time Bomb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Time Bomb was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Time Bomb?
Time Bomb holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).