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Released
1953 · FILM

The Titfield Thunderbolt

“The Comedy Hit of the Year!”

Directed by
Charles Crichton
Written by
T E B Clarke
Runtime
84 min
Comedy

Synopsis

When British Railways announces the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line, a group of local residents attempts to take over its operation, supported by a wealthy member of the community who is drawn to the absence of licensing hours for train services. However, the local bus company begins employing tactics that are difficult to regard as fair competition.

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Principal cast & crew: 16

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Edited by Seth HoltShot by Douglas SlocombeScored by Georges Auric

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Also known as

  • Der Titfield-Expressde
  • Los apuros de un pequeño trenes
  • Tortillard pour Titfieldfr

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