Cruel Train
Synopsis
In wartime England, railway official Ruben Roberts discovers that his wife was sexually abused as a child by the Chairman of the Line, also her godfather. With her assistance, Ruben plots murder on the Brighton Express.
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Cruel Train Trailer - BBC2 1996
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-14
Top Cast
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David Suchet
Ruben Roberts
Saskia Reeves
Selina Roberts
Adrian Dunbar
Jack Dando
Alec McCowen
Supt. Fish
Jonathan Moore
Sgt. Handy
Richard Ridings
Percy Cotton
Melanie Hill
Phyllis Pratt
Vivienne Burgess
Mrs. Liddle
Gerard Horan
Colin Caine
Minnie Driver
Flora Mussell
Bryan Pringle
Maurice Mussell
Sheila Reid
Vera Mussell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm McKay, Émile Zola
- Original Title
- Cruel Train
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm McKay
Malcolm McKay, Émile Zola
Mervyn Gill-Dougherty, George Faber, Chris Parr
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn Gill-Dougherty
Producer
Malcolm McKay
Writer
Malcolm McKay
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Train
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What is Cruel Train about?
In wartime England, railway official Ruben Roberts discovers that his wife was sexually abused as a child by the Chairman of the Line, also her godfather. With her assistance, Ruben plots murder on the Brighton Express.
Who directed Cruel Train?
Cruel Train was directed by Malcolm McKay.
Who stars in Cruel Train?
The principal cast of Cruel Train includes David Suchet, Saskia Reeves, Adrian Dunbar, Alec McCowen, Jonathan Moore.
When was Cruel Train released and how long is it?
Cruel Train was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Cruel Train based on a book or true story?
Cruel Train is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruel Train?
Cruel Train holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).