
A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
Directed by Géza von Bolváry, The Wrecker leans on a strong ensemble — Carlyle Blackwell, Benita Hume, Joseph Striker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1929.
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A spectacular heist starts to unravel as the crooks take it on the lam.
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