The Great Locomotive Chase(1956)
A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!
The Great Locomotive Chase Synopsis
During the Civil War, Union spy Andrews is assigned to lead a band of soldiers into the South in order to destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train they steal is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them.
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) is a action, adventure, war and drama film directed by Francis D. Lyon, released on June 8, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York and John Lupton. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis D. Lyon
- Writers:
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Producers:
- Lawrence Edward Watkin
- Cinematographer:
- Charles P. Boyle
- Composer:
- Paul J. Smith
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) Trailer
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The Great Locomotive Chase Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fess Parker
as James J. Andrews
Jeffrey Hunter
as William A. Fuller
Jeff York
as William Campbell
John Lupton
as William Pittenger
Eddie Firestone
as Robert Buffum
Kenneth Tobey
as Anthony Murphy
Don Megowan
as Marion A. Ross
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Jacob Parrott
Harry Carey Jr.
as William Bensinger
Leonard P. Geer
as J.A. Wilson
- George Robotham
George Robotham
as William Knight
Stan Jones
as Wilson Brown
Key crew
Directed by Francis D. Lyon, written by Lawrence Edward Watkin, produced by Lawrence Edward Watkin.
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The Great Locomotive Chase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Great Locomotive Chase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Locomotive Chase online?
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The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Great Locomotive Chase?
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The main cast of The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) includes Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York, John Lupton and Eddie Firestone. The film was directed by Francis D. Lyon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Locomotive Chase released?
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The Great Locomotive Chase was released on June 8, 1956 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Great Locomotive Chase worth watching?
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The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Great Locomotive Chase?
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Yes. The official The Great Locomotive Chase trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.