The Wrecker
Synopsis
A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géza von Bolváry
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail
- Original Title
- The Wrecker
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géza von Bolváry
Angus MacPhail, Edgar Wallace, Arnold Ridley, Reginald Berkeley, Bernard Merivale, Benno Vigny
Otto Kanturek
Arthur Tavares
Josef Somlo, Hermann Fellner, Arnold Pressburger
Department Leadership Roster
Géza von Bolváry
Director
Josef Somlo
Producer
Hermann Fellner
Producer
Arnold Ridley
Writer
Reginald Berkeley
Writer
Bernard Merivale
Writer
Arthur Tavares
Editor
Benno Vigny
Writer
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Arnold Pressburger
Producer
Otto Kanturek
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrecker
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What is The Wrecker about?
A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
Who directed The Wrecker?
The Wrecker was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
Who stars in The Wrecker?
The principal cast of The Wrecker includes Carlyle Blackwell, Benita Hume, Joseph Striker, Winter Hall, Gordon Harker.
When was The Wrecker released and how long is it?
The Wrecker was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is The Wrecker based on a book or true story?
The Wrecker is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".