The Great Locomotive Chase
“A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!”
Synopsis
During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.
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The Great Locomotive Chase (1984) Promo - Disney Channel
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-18
Top Cast
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Fess Parker
James J. Andrews
Jeffrey Hunter
William A. Fuller
Jeff York
William Campbell
John Lupton
William Pittenger
Eddie Firestone
Robert Buffum
Kenneth Tobey
Anthony Murphy
Don Megowan
Marion A. Ross
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jacob Parrott
Harry Carey Jr.
William Bensinger
Leonard P. Geer
J.A. Wilson
George Robotham
William Knight
Stan Jones
Wilson Brown
Marc Hamilton
John Wollam
John Wiley
John M. Scott
Slim Pickens
Pete Bracken
Chuck Roberson
Confederate Prison Captain (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith
- Original Title
- The Great Locomotive Chase
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Paul J. Smith
Charles P. Boyle
Lawrence Edward Watkin, Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Producer
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Writer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Locomotive Chase
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What is The Great Locomotive Chase about?
During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.
Who directed The Great Locomotive Chase?
The Great Locomotive Chase was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in The Great Locomotive Chase?
The principal cast of The Great Locomotive Chase includes Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York, John Lupton, Eddie Firestone.
When was The Great Locomotive Chase released and how long is it?
The Great Locomotive Chase was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Locomotive Chase?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Locomotive Chase was composed by Paul J. Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Locomotive Chase?
The Great Locomotive Chase holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).