
A documentary on the importance of railroads in the United States
Directed by Victor Solow, The Big Train leans on a strong ensemble — Alfred Pearlman, Joseph Julian — 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 screen titles of 1954.
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Grant MacLaine, a former railroad troubleshooter, lost his job after letting his outlaw, the Utica Kid, escape. After spending five years wandering the west and earning his living playing the accordion, he is given a second chance by his former boss.
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