The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned tunnel. During his trip, he encounters a series of eccentric characters. With his passion for the railways and naïve disposition, Benjamin inadvertently encourages them to reveal their innermost fears and darkest secrets.
Ratings
TMDB6.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Alan ClarkeDirector
- Peter TersonWriter
Cast
- Richard O'CallaghanFowler
- Paul BrookeFarquhar
- Iain ReidSmith
- Robert HartleyMcCullow
- John OwensCorporal
- Bill LyonsTruculent
- Laurie AspreyBrian
- Jonathan Burn2nd Lt. Florence
- Noel DysonMrs. Dyson
- Claire DavenportMegs
- Victor PlattMr. Dyson
- Joe GladwinAdam Coulson
Stills
Themes
railroadtrainspotting