The Comedy Hit of the Year!
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.
The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) is a comedy film directed by Charles Crichton, released on March 4, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne and John Gregson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
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Stanley Holloway
as Walter Valentine
George Relph
as Vicar Sam Weech
Naunton Wayne
as George Blakeworth
John Gregson
as Squire Gordon Chesterford
Godfrey Tearle
as Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Hugh Griffith
as Dan
Gabrielle Brune
as Joan Hampton
Sidney James
as Harry Hawkins
Reginald Beckwith
as Coggett
Edie Martin
as Emily
Michael Trubshawe
as Ruddock
Jack MacGowran
as Vernon Crump
Directed by Charles Crichton, written by T. E. B. Clarke, produced by Michael Truman.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 61 ratings.
Yes, yes, she'll run. She's as good as she ever was. I'll stake my living on it! It's almost impossible for me to write a review of substance for The Titfield Thunderbolt, such is the love and unadulterated joy I have had with it for nigh on 40 years now. It was one of those magical moments in childhood when me, an obvious train set owner, caught this colourful {it was Ealing Studios first colour film} picture and…
Reviewed on April 21, 2015
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The main cast of The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) includes Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson and Godfrey Tearle. The film was directed by Charles Crichton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Titfield Thunderbolt was released on March 4, 1953 and runs for 1h 24m.
The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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