The First Great Train Robbery 1978
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SplatIn Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Edward Pierce
as Robert Agar
as Miriam
as Emma Barnes
as Edgar Trent
as Fowler
as Sharp
as Clean Willy
as Burgess
as Elizabeth Trent
Director:
Writer:
Michael Crichton
Stars:
Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Susan Hallinan, Alan Webb, Malcolm Terris, Robert Lang, Wayne Sleep, Michael Elphick, Gabrielle Lloyd,
Genres:
Thriller,Adventure,Drama,Crime
Release Date:
1978 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The First Great Train Robbery
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Edward Pierce
as Robert Agar
as Miriam
as Emma Barnes
as Edgar Trent
as Fowler
as Sharp
as Clean Willy
as Burgess
as Elizabeth Trent
as Emily Trent
as Barlow
as Harranby
as McPherson
as Station Despatcher
as Maggie
as Trent's Butler
as Judge
as Prosecutor
as Captain Jimmy
as Connaught
as Putnam
as Burke
as Lewis
as Woman on Platform
as Rail Guard
as Chaplain
as Ratting Assistant
as First Pickpocket
as Second Pickpocket
as Third Pickpocket
as Woman on Strand
as Urchin on Strand
as Policeman at London Bridge station
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