TMDb Rating
7.0/10
55 verified votes
The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)
Comedy
84 min
Plot Summary
When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.
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Keywords to include
ComedyCharles CrichtonStanley HollowayGeorge Relph1953
Director
Charles Crichton
Top Cast
Stanley HollowayGeorge RelphNaunton WayneJohn GregsonGodfrey Tearle
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