The Flying Scot
“Fantastic robbery on the mile-a-minute express, every second a lifetime of suspense!”
Synopsis
A gang of four would-be robbers plans to steal a fortune in currency hidden aboard the "Flying Scotsman" in a railroad stateroom by cutting through the wall of the adjacent stateroom, but find themselves up against numerous unexpected drawbacks, including interference by their fellow passengers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Compton Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Hudis
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- The Flying Scot
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Anglo-Amalgamated, Insignia Films (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Compton Bennett
Norman Hudis, Jan Read, Ralph Smart
Stanley Black
Peter Hennessy
John Trumper
Compton Bennett, Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
John Trumper
Editor
Compton Bennett
Director
Norman Hudis
Screenplay
Compton Bennett
Producer
Peter Hennessy
Director of Photography
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Scot
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What is The Flying Scot about?
A gang of four would-be robbers plans to steal a fortune in currency hidden aboard the "Flying Scotsman" in a railroad stateroom by cutting through the wall of the adjacent stateroom, but find themselves up against numerous unexpected drawbacks, including interference by their fellow passengers.
Who directed The Flying Scot?
The Flying Scot was directed by Compton Bennett.
Who stars in The Flying Scot?
The principal cast of The Flying Scot includes Lee Patterson, Kay Callard, Alan Gifford, Margaret Withers, Mark Baker.
When was The Flying Scot released and how long is it?
The Flying Scot was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flying Scot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Scot was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flying Scot?
The Flying Scot holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).