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Movie poster: Disaster on the Coastliner (1979)
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Disaster on the Coastliner

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1979 · 89 min Action Thriller TV Movie
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

A deranged engineer, bent on revenge for the deaths of his wife and daughter, sets two passenger trains on a collision course, and con-man William Shatner puts his life on the line to ward off the crash.

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Year 1979
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Thriller, TV Movie
Director Richard C. Sarafian
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs its suspense on a straightforward, high-stakes premise: a clockwork plot of revenge and impending doom. It relies on the relentless momentum of its central threat and the charismatic, roguish charm of its leading man to carry the narrative forward.

Those who tire of overly complex plots may find a satisfying simplicity here. What lingers after the credits is the efficient, no-frills execution of a classic disaster scenario. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Richard C. Sarafian

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With snacks in hand, for a straightforward dose of retro TV tension. Perfect for a undemanding thriller night.

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