The Titfield Thunderbolt
“The Comedy Hit of the Year!”
Synopsis
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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The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) | Trailer | Stanley Holloway | George Relph | Naunton WayneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-17
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Stanley Holloway
Walter Valentine
George Relph
Vicar Sam Weech
Naunton Wayne
George Blakeworth
John Gregson
Squire Gordon Chesterford
Godfrey Tearle
Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Hugh Griffith
Dan
Gabrielle Brune
Joan Hampton
Sidney James
Harry Hawkins
Reginald Beckwith
Coggett
Edie Martin
Emily
Michael Trubshawe
Ruddock
Jack MacGowran
Vernon Crump
Ewan Roberts
Alec Pearce
Herbert C. Walton
Seth
John Rudling
Clegg
Nancy O'Neil
Mrs. Blakeworth
Campbell Singer
Police Sergeant
Frank Atkinson
Station Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- The Titfield Thunderbolt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Michael Balcon Productions, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Crichton
T. E. B. Clarke
Georges Auric
Paul Beeson, Douglas Slocombe
Seth Holt
Michael Balcon, Michael Truman
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Crichton
Director
Michael Truman
Producer
T. E. B. Clarke
Screenplay
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Seth Holt
Editor
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Titfield Thunderbolt about?
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.
Who directed The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The Titfield Thunderbolt was directed by Charles Crichton.
Who stars in The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The principal cast of The Titfield Thunderbolt includes Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson, Godfrey Tearle.
When was The Titfield Thunderbolt released and how long is it?
The Titfield Thunderbolt was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Titfield Thunderbolt was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Titfield Thunderbolt?
The Titfield Thunderbolt holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).