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Release Year1965
Runtime0h 55m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Adventure, Crime
Votes4
DirectorJan Darnley-Smith
WritersHenry Geddes
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRunaway Railway
About Runaway Railway
A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train
Directed by Jan Darnley-Smith, Runaway Railway leans on a strong ensemble — John Moulder-Brown, Roberta Tovey, Sydney Tafler — 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 family titles of 1965.
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