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The Railway Children (1970)

The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!

  • Dec 21, 1970
  • 1h 49m
  • G

6.7/10

TMDB user score
109 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Railway Children is a 1970 drama and family film directed by Lionel Jeffries. Its leading cast includes Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins and William Mervyn. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. It belongs to The Railway Children Collection.

Synopsis

At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
English
Audience signal
6.7/10 from 109 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Railway Children (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Dinah Sheridan Mrs. Waterbury
  • Bernard Cribbins Albert Perks
  • William Mervyn Old Gentleman
  • Iain Cuthbertson Charles Waterbury
  • Jenny Agutter Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
  • Sally Thomsett Phyllis Waterbury
  • Gary Warren Peter Waterbury
  • Peter Bromilow Doctor
  • Ann Lancaster Ruth
  • Gordon Whiting Russian
  • Beatrix Mackey Aunt Emma
  • David Lodge Bandmaster
  • Deddie Davies Mrs Perks
  • Christopher Witty Jim
  • Brenda Cowling Mrs Viney
  • Erik Chitty Photographer
  • Sally James Maid
  • Dominic Allan CID Man

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