The Titfield Thunderbolt: Digitally Restored 60th Anniversary

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Stuart McLean

Certificate: U
Running Time: 80 mins
Retail Price: £15.99
Release Date: 14/01/2013
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