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The Titfield Thunderbolt

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1953 · 84 min Comedy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local 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 the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.

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Year 1953
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Charles Crichton
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (57 votes)

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Director Charles Crichton constructs a gentle comedy on the clash between village tradition and corporate greed. He relies on the charm of miniature worlds and explores community spirit through a series of quaint, absurd confrontations.

What lingers after the final whistle is a warm, nostalgic feeling that ingenuity and camaraderie can triumph over brute force. A delightful celebration of stubborn local pride. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charles Crichton

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Best enjoyed with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea, embracing its gentle, pastoral English humor.

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