Runaway Railway
Synopsis
A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Darnley-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Geddes
- Original Score
- Burnell Whibley
- Original Title
- Runaway Railway
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Fanfare Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Darnley-Smith
Henry Geddes
Burnell Whibley
John Coquillon
John Bloom
George H. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Geddes
Writer
John Bloom
Editor
George H. Brown
Producer
Burnell Whibley
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Jan Darnley-Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Runaway Railway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Runaway Railway about?
A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train
Who directed Runaway Railway?
Runaway Railway was directed by Jan Darnley-Smith.
Who stars in Runaway Railway?
The principal cast of Runaway Railway includes John Moulder-Brown, Roberta Tovey, Sydney Tafler, Ronnie Barker, Graham Stark.
When was Runaway Railway released and how long is it?
Runaway Railway was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Runaway Railway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Runaway Railway was composed by Burnell Whibley.