The Titfield Thunderbolt poster

The Titfield Thunderbolt

The Comedy Hit of the Year!

7.0(62)19531h 24m2

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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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • countryside
  • village
  • based on true story
  • train
  • railroad

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United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalU4 Mar 1953
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical8 Oct 2014
  • SwedenSE

    • TheatricalBtl30 Mar 1953

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The Titfield Thunderbolt was released on 4 March 1953.

Audience reviews

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  • J

    John Chard

    4/21/2015

    10/10

    Yes, yes, she'll run. She's as good as she ever was. I'll stake my living on it! It's almost impossible for me to write a review of substance for The Titfield Thunderbolt, such is the love and unadulterated joy I have had with it for nigh on 40 years now. It was one of those magical moments in childhood when me, an obvious train set owner, caught this colourful {it was Ealing Studios first colour film} picture and…

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