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The Titfield Thunderbolt

7.019531h 24mMovieComedy

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…

DirectorCharles Crichton
WriterT. E. B. Clarke
ProducersMichael Balcon·Michael Truman

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Cast · Directed by Charles Crichton

SHStanley Holloway
Stanley Holloway
Walter Valentine
GRGeorge Relph
George Relph
Vicar Sam Weech
NWNaunton Wayne
Naunton Wayne
George Blakeworth
JGJohn Gregson
John Gregson
Squire Gordon Chesterford
GTGodfrey Tearle
Godfrey Tearle
Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)
HGHugh Griffith
Hugh Griffith
Dan
GBGabrielle Brune
Gabrielle Brune
Joan Hampton
SJSidney James
Sidney James
Harry Hawkins
RBReginald Beckwith
Reginald Beckwith
Coggett
EMEdie Martin
Edie Martin
Emily
MTMichael Trubshawe
Michael Trubshawe
Ruddock
JMJack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Vernon Crump

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Is The Titfield Thunderbolt based on a true story?

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