The Gold Express
Synopsis
Claustrophobic train-set comedy-thriller (produced by H.G. Wells son) with an ace reporter coming up against crooks intent on stealing a gold shipment on the Scotland to London express. A scatterbrained scientist, a gun-toting dame with revenge on her mind and a pair of eccentric spinster crime novelists – who steal the film – round out the motley band of passengers who cross the path of our intrepid hero as he tries to get his big scoop.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Bell, Guy Fergusson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackson Budd
- Original Score
- Jack Beaver
- Original Title
- The Gold Express
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Instructional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Bell, Guy Fergusson
Jackson Budd
Jack Beaver
Frank North
Derek Chambers, Cy Roth
Frank Wells
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Bell
Director
Guy Fergusson
Director
Jackson Budd
Writer
Frank Wells
Producer
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
Frank North
Director of Photography
Derek Chambers
Editor
Cy Roth
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gold Express
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gold Express about?
Claustrophobic train-set comedy-thriller (produced by H.G. Wells son) with an ace reporter coming up against crooks intent on stealing a gold shipment on the Scotland to London express. A scatterbrained scientist, a gun-toting dame with revenge on her mind and a pair of eccentric spinster crime novelists – who steal the film – round out the motley band of passengers who cross the path of our intrepid hero as he tries to get his big scoop.
Who directed The Gold Express?
The Gold Express was directed by Colin Bell, Guy Fergusson.
Who stars in The Gold Express?
The principal cast of The Gold Express includes Vernon Gray, Ann Walford, May Hallatt, Ivy St. Helier, Patrick Boxill.
When was The Gold Express released and how long is it?
The Gold Express was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gold Express?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gold Express was composed by Jack Beaver.