Robbie
Synopsis
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ronald Dunkley
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Dunkley
- Original Title
- Robbie
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Dunkley
Ronald Dunkley
Ronald Craigen
Richard Best
James Ritchie
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Dunkley
Director
Ronald Dunkley
Writer
Ronald Craigen
Director of Photography
Richard Best
Editor
James Ritchie
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robbie
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What is Robbie about?
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
Who directed Robbie?
Robbie was directed by Ronald Dunkley.
Who stars in Robbie?
The principal cast of Robbie includes Peter Purves, Robin Crane, Deborah Norton, Peter Bolt, Gary Forbes.
When was Robbie released and how long is it?
Robbie was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 13m.