The Titfield Thunderbolt

The Titfield Thunderbolt

1953 · 84 min · EN · 6.9 (45 votes)
Dir. Charles Crichton · Starring Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson, Godfrey Tearle, Hugh Griffith · Music Georges Auric
Comedy

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.

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A delightful, gentle comedy celebrating community spirit and quirky British pluck. It feels like a warm hug from the countryside, full of charming characters and a wonderfully optimistic, can-do attitude against all odds.

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