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The Titfield Thunderbolt 1953 Directed by Charles Crichton

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.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Comedy
Release Date 4 March 1953
84 mins
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Stanley Holloway Walter Valentine
George Relph Vicar Sam Weech
Naunton Wayne George Blakeworth
John Gregson Squire Gordon Chesterford
Godfrey Tearle Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
Gabrielle Brune Joan Hampton
Sid James Harry Hawkins
Jack MacGowran Vernon Crump
Ewan Roberts Alec Pearce
Nancy O'Neil Mrs. Blakeworth
Campbell Singer Police Sergeant
Frank Atkinson Station Sergeant
Wensley Pithey A Policeman
Ted Burbidge Engine Driver
Frank Green Fireman
Jack MacGowran Vernon Crump (as Jack McGowran)
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