Robbie(1979)
Robbie Synopsis
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
Robbie (1979) is a horror film directed by Ronald Dunkley, released on January 2, 1979 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Peter Purves, Robin Crane, Deborah Norton and Peter Bolt. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ronald Dunkley
- Writers:
- Ronald Dunkley
- Producers:
- James Ritchie
- Cinematographer:
- Ronald Craigen
- Production:
- British Transport Films
- Status:
- Released
Robbie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Purves
as Narrator
- Robin Crane
Robin Crane
as Robbie
- Deborah Norton
Deborah Norton
as Mum
- Peter Bolt
Peter Bolt
as Bert
Gary Forbes
as Jake
- Alison Bond
Alison Bond
as Sally
- Matthew Roberton
Matthew Roberton
as P.C.
- Philippa Howell
Philippa Howell
as W.P.C.
Key crew
Directed by Ronald Dunkley, written by Ronald Dunkley, produced by James Ritchie.
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Robbie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Robbie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Robbie online?
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Who stars in Robbie?
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The main cast of Robbie (1979) includes Peter Purves, Robin Crane, Deborah Norton, Peter Bolt and Gary Forbes. The film was directed by Ronald Dunkley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Robbie released?
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Robbie was released on January 2, 1979 and runs for 13m.
Is Robbie worth watching?
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Robbie (1979) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.