Rent The Railway Children (1968)
3.6 of 5 from 87 ratings
2h 12min
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- Synopsis:
- In this memorable BBC dramatisation of E. Nesbit's classic 1906 tale, we follow the adventures of three children; Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis. The children's lives change dramatically when their father is arrested on suspicion of being a spy. With a move from London to Yorkshire, the family take residence in "The Three Chimney's", a house near the railway. During their adventures the children befriend an old man who travels daily on the 0915 train, take care of a Russian exile called Mr. Szczepansky, and help a young boy who is stuck in the tunnel with an injured leg.
- Actors:
- Ann Castle, Jenny Agutter, Neil McDermott, Gillian Bailey, Gordon Gostelow, Brian Hayes, John Ringham, Joseph O'Conor, Frederick Treves, Christopher Witty, John Dunbar, Mary Healey, Bart Allison, Roy Denton, Colin Douglas, Delia Paton, Stefan Gryff, Will Stampe
- Directors:
- Julia Smith
- Producers:
- Campbell Logan
- Writers:
- E. Nesbit, Denis Constanduros
- Studio:
- Dazzler
- Genres:
- Children & Family, TV Action & Adventure, TV Classics, TV Dramas
- Collections:
- Children & Family, Children's Books On Screen: Best Adventure Films, Top 100 BFI Films, Top Films
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Reviews (2) of The Railway Children
Magical period piece - The Railway Children review by CP Customer
My daughter aged 11 enjoyed this story but found the black and white film off putting. Jenny Aguter is very breathy and girly; much as i remembered her. For me it was very dated and a bit sugary but enojyable all the same.
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An old children's classic - The Railway Children review by DL
But one that can be enjoyed by adults too, especially anyone who was alive in the 1940 or 50's.
Recently listed as one of the 100 best UK films of all times.
Much humour, well cast, and well directed.
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