The Great Train Robbery
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Synopsis
After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
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The Great Train Robbery
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-11
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Gilbert M. Anderson
Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)
John Manus Dougherty Sr.
Bandit (uncredited)
Frank Hanaway
Bandit (uncredited)
Adam Charles Hayman
Bandit (uncredited)
Robert Milasch
Trainman / Bandit (uncredited)
Marie Murray
Dance-Hall Dancer (uncredited)
Mary Snow
Little Girl (uncredited)
A.C. Abadie
Sheriff (uncredited)
Walter Cameron
Sheriff (uncredited)
Donald Gallaher
Little Boy (uncredited)
Shadrack E. Graham
Child (uncredited)
George Barnes
(uncredited)
Morgan Jones
(uncredited)
Justus D. Barnes
Bandit Who Fires at Camera (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
American Short Shorts Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 1903
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin S. Porter, Scott Marble
- Original Title
- The Great Train Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Budget
- $150
- Production Studios
- Edison Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin S. Porter
Edwin S. Porter, Scott Marble
Blair Smith, Edwin S. Porter
Edwin S. Porter
Department Leadership Roster
Blair Smith
Director of Photography
Edwin S. Porter
Director of Photography
Edwin S. Porter
Director
Edwin S. Porter
Writer
Edwin S. Porter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Train Robbery
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What is The Great Train Robbery about?
After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
Who directed The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in The Great Train Robbery?
The principal cast of The Great Train Robbery includes Gilbert M. Anderson, John Manus Dougherty Sr., Frank Hanaway, Adam Charles Hayman, Robert Milasch.
When was The Great Train Robbery released and how long is it?
The Great Train Robbery was released in 1903 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).