The Railroad Man(1956)
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The Railroad Man Synopsis
Train operator Andrea Marcocci has to witness the suicide of a desperate man who jumps in front of his train. Under the influence of this shock he starts making mistakes. A check up by a doctor reveals that he's at the brink of becoming an alcoholic. Due to this evaluation he is degraded and must accept a salary cut.
The Railroad Man (1956) is a drama film directed by Pietro Germi, released on November 21, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Sylva Koscina and Saro Urzì. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Pietro Germi
- Writers:
- Luciano Vincenzoni, Pietro Germi, Alfredo Giannetti
- Producers:
- Carlo Ponti
- Cinematographer:
- Leonida Barboni
- Composer:
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Production:
- ENIC, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Railroad Man (1956) Trailer
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The Railroad Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pietro Germi
as Andrea Marcocci
Luisa Della Noce
as Sara Marcocci
Sylva Koscina
as Giulia Marcocci
Saro Urzì
as Gigi Liverani
Carlo Giuffrè
as Renato Borghi
- Renato Speziali
Renato Speziali
as Marcello Marcocci
- Edoardo Nevola
Edoardo Nevola
as Sandro Marcocci
- Antonio Acqua
Antonio Acqua
as Il commissario
- Lilia Landi
Lilia Landi
Gustavo Serena
Franco Fantasia
as L'autista
Riccardo Garrone
as L'amico di Marcello
Key crew
Directed by Pietro Germi, written by Luciano Vincenzoni, Pietro Germi and Alfredo Giannetti, produced by Carlo Ponti.
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The Railroad Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Railroad Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Railroad Man online?
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Who stars in The Railroad Man?
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The main cast of The Railroad Man (1956) includes Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Sylva Koscina, Saro Urzì and Carlo Giuffrè. The film was directed by Pietro Germi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Railroad Man released?
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The Railroad Man was released on November 21, 1956 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Railroad Man worth watching?
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The Railroad Man (1956) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Railroad Man?
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