The Titfield Thunderbolt - 60th Anniversary Collector's Edition

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Full steam ahead for this comedy classic!
Certificate: U
Running Time: 83 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
A comical and delightful tale of community spirit, written by celebrated Ealing regular and Academy Award Winner T.E.B. Clarke (The Lavender Hill Mob, Barnacle Bill), directed by Charles Crichton (A Fish Called Wanda, The Lavender Hill Mob) and celebrating its 60th Anniversary, THE TITFIELD THUNDERBOLT has been expertly digitally restored* from the much loved, Golden Age of the Ealing Comedies.

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line, a group of local village 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 this puts them into direct competition with the local bus company.

Special Features:
Making the Titfield Thunderbolt
Douglas Slocombe Home Movie Footage
The Lion Locomotive Featurette
Locations Featurette
Stills Gallery
Restoration comparison
Douglas Slocombe on Charles Crichton audio interview
Trailer

Video Tracks:
1.37:1 pillarboxed 1080p

Audio Tracks:
PCM 2.0 Mono English

Subtitle Tracks:
English HOH

Directed By:
Charles Crichton

Written By:

Starring:
George Relph
Naunton Wayne
John Gregson
Stanley Holloway
Godfrey Tearle
Hugh Griffith
Gabrielle Brune
Sidney James

Soundtrack By:
Georges Auric

Director of Photography:
Douglas Slocombe

Editor:
Seth Holt

Production Designer:
C.P. Norman

Producer:
Michael Truman

Executive Producer:
Michael Balcon

Distributor:
Studio Canal

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