Runaway Railway
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A group of young railway enthusiasts attempt to stop the closure of the local railway by trying to raise money to buy it and the steam engine "Matilda." They get help from a pair of men claiming to be enthusiasts but who turn out to be robbers who plan to hold up the mail train
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Cast
18 people
John Moulder-Brown
Charlie
Known for
Deep End
The House That Screamed
Roberta Tovey
Carole
Known for
Dr. Who and the Daleks
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Michael Barnes
Jan Darnley-Smith
George H Brown
Sydney Tafler
Mr. Jones
Known for
The Spy Who Loved Me
The Lavender Hill Mob
Henry Geddes
Ronnie Barker
Mr. Galore
Known for
Open All Hours
Porridge
Graham Stark
Grample
Known for
A Shot in the Dark
Superman III
Jon Pertwee
Station Master
Known for
Doctor Who
The House That Dripped Blood
Hugh Lloyd
Disposals Man
Known for
Venom
Kevin Bennett
Arthur
Also in
Operation Third Form
Payroll
Jan Darnley-Smith Director · Henry Geddes Writer Burnell Whibley Composer
First release January 1, 1965 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Fanfare Films, George H. Brown Productions
Production
Children's Film Foundation (CFF)
Production · Distribution
Fanfare Films
Production
George H. Brown Productions
Production
United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · January 1, 1965
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
November 12, 1966 · Theatrical
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