The Phantom Train
El tren fantasma
Synopsis
Adolfo, a railroad engineer, is sent to a provincial station to investigate a series of thefts from trains. The investigation uncovers the existence of an unknown gang, led by a man named Ruby, who finds ways of committing their crimes in broad daylight. Director García Moreno received the full cooperation of the National Railroad in the making of the film, and it still stands today as a document of the great technological advances made in Mexico during the 1920s.
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Carlos Villatoro
Ing. Adolfo Mariel
Manuel de los Ríos
Paco Mendoza / el Rubí
Carlos Sánchez Alducín
Bandit
Rafael Araiza
Bocachula
Carrera Sr.
Cashier
Angelita Ibáñez
Carmela
Clara Ibáñez
Elena del Bosque
Vecino Orizaba
Tomás del Bosque
Manuel Oropeza
Bandit
Guillermo Pacheco
El chango
Neto Rodríguez Pasquel
Bandit
Enrique Rivadeneyra
Bandit
Sr. Sánchez Tello
Bandit
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel García Moreno
- Original Title
- El tren fantasma
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel García Moreno
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel García Moreno
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Train
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What is The Phantom Train about?
Adolfo, a railroad engineer, is sent to a provincial station to investigate a series of thefts from trains. The investigation uncovers the existence of an unknown gang, led by a man named Ruby, who finds ways of committing their crimes in broad daylight. Director García Moreno received the full cooperation of the National Railroad in the making of the film, and it still stands today as a document of the great technological advances made in Mexico during the 1920s.
Who directed The Phantom Train?
The Phantom Train was directed by Gabriel García Moreno.
Who stars in The Phantom Train?
The principal cast of The Phantom Train includes Carlos Villatoro, Manuel de los Ríos, Carlos Sánchez Alducín, Rafael Araiza, Carrera Sr..
When was The Phantom Train released and how long is it?
The Phantom Train was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.