The Tunnel
“GB's Eight Star Special”
Synopsis
An engineer leads the building of a trans-Atlantic tunnel linking Britain and the United States.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Richard 'Mack' McAllan
Leslie Banks
Frederick 'Robbie' Robbins
Madge Evans
Ruth McAllan
Helen Vinson
Varlia Lloyd
C. Aubrey Smith
Lloyd
Basil Sydney
Mostyn
Henry Oscar
Grellier
Hilda Trevelyan
Mary
Cyril Raymond
Harriman
Jimmy Hanley
Geoffrey McAllan
George Arliss
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Walter Huston
President of the United States
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernhard Kellermann, Curt Siodmak, L. du Garde Peach
- Original Title
- The Tunnel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
Bernhard Kellermann, Curt Siodmak, L. du Garde Peach
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tunnel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tunnel about?
An engineer leads the building of a trans-Atlantic tunnel linking Britain and the United States.
Who directed The Tunnel?
The Tunnel was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Tunnel?
The principal cast of The Tunnel includes Richard Dix, Leslie Banks, Madge Evans, Helen Vinson, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was The Tunnel released and how long is it?
The Tunnel was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Is The Tunnel based on a book or true story?
The Tunnel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernhard Kellermann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tunnel?
The Tunnel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).