Two Trains Runnin'
Synopsis
The search of several young, white men for blues singers who have been missing for decades coincides with the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1960s.
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TWO TRAINS RUNNIN' | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Pollard
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Hedin
- Original Score
- Gary Clark Jr.
- Original Title
- Two Trains Runnin'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Avalon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Pollard
Benjamin Hedin
Gary Clark Jr.
Natalie Kingston
Dava Whisenant
Derek Dudley, Common, Benjamin Hedin
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Pollard
Director
Dava Whisenant
Editor
Benjamin Hedin
Producer
Natalie Kingston
Director of Photography
Benjamin Hedin
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Trains Runnin'
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What is Two Trains Runnin' about?
The search of several young, white men for blues singers who have been missing for decades coincides with the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi in the 1960s.
Who directed Two Trains Runnin'?
Two Trains Runnin' was directed by Sam Pollard.
Who stars in Two Trains Runnin'?
The principal cast of Two Trains Runnin' includes Common, Gary Clark Jr., Buddy Guy, Lucinda Williams, Greg Tate.
When was Two Trains Runnin' released and how long is it?
Two Trains Runnin' was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Trains Runnin'?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Trains Runnin' was composed by Gary Clark Jr..
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Trains Runnin'?
Two Trains Runnin' holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).