The Railway Station Man
Synopsis
Northern Irishwoman Helen Cuffe (Julie Christie) is overwhelmed with sadness when her husband is killed by the Irish Republican Army. She and her teen son, Jack (Frank MacCusker), then move to a tiny town and start life anew. There, Helen meets a mysterious American man named Roger Hawthorne (Donald Sutherland), who is in the area to refurbish an old train station. A romance slowly blossoms between Roger and Helen, but Jack then gets involved with a violent political group, and tragedy looms.
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Julie Christie
Helen Cuffe
Donald Sutherland
Roger Hawthorne
John Lynch
Damian Sweeney
Mark Tandy
Manus Dempsey
Ingrid Craigie
Mary Heron
Frank McCusker
Jack Cuffe
Niall Cusack
Father Quinlan
Maire Hastings
Mrs Sweeney
Peadar Lamb
Mr Hasson
Ann Callanan
Policewoman
Gary Walker
Policeman
Johnny O'Doherty Craig
Young Jack Cuffe
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Whyte
- Screenplay & Story
- Shelagh Delaney, Jennifer Johnston
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- The Railway Station Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, First Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Whyte
Shelagh Delaney, Jennifer Johnston
Richard Hartley
Bruno de Keyzer
John Stothart
Roger Randall-Cutler, Andrée Molyneux, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Roger Randall-Cutler
Producer
John Stothart
Editor
Bruno de Keyzer
Director of Photography
Andrée Molyneux
Producer
Michael Whyte
Director
Shelagh Delaney
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Railway Station Man
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What is The Railway Station Man about?
Northern Irishwoman Helen Cuffe (Julie Christie) is overwhelmed with sadness when her husband is killed by the Irish Republican Army. She and her teen son, Jack (Frank MacCusker), then move to a tiny town and start life anew. There, Helen meets a mysterious American man named Roger Hawthorne (Donald Sutherland), who is in the area to refurbish an old train station. A romance slowly blossoms between Roger and Helen, but Jack then gets involved with a violent political group, and tragedy looms.
Who directed The Railway Station Man?
The Railway Station Man was directed by Michael Whyte.
Who stars in The Railway Station Man?
The principal cast of The Railway Station Man includes Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, John Lynch, Mark Tandy, Ingrid Craigie.
When was The Railway Station Man released and how long is it?
The Railway Station Man was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Railway Station Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Railway Station Man was composed by Richard Hartley.
Is The Railway Station Man based on a book or true story?
The Railway Station Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jennifer Johnston".