The Great Train Robbery
(1978)
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The Great Train Robbery
(1978)
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| Sean Connery | ... | ||
| Donald Sutherland | ... | ||
| Lesley-Anne Down | ... | ||
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Alan Webb | ... |
Trent
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Malcolm Terris | ... |
Fowler
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Robert Lang | ... |
Sharp
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| Michael Elphick | ... |
Burgess
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Wayne Sleep | ... |
Clean Willy
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| Pamela Salem | ... |
Emily Trent
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| Gabrielle Lloyd | ... |
Elizabeth Trent
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George Downing | ... |
Barlow
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James Cossins | ... |
Harranby
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John Bett | ... |
McPherson
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Peter Benson | ... |
Station Despatcher
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Janine Duvitski | ... |
Maggie
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Sutherland and Connery wish to rob a moving train's safe in Victorian England. They need wax impressions of keys, coffins, dead cats, and a great deal of planning in order to pull it off. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
Wow, this is a wonderfully-filmed movie that especially looked good since it was one of the first DVDs I purchased a decade ago. Rich colors and good period detail of 19th century England made it visually attractive. However, the picture was too grainy. I hope someone has re-issued this and given it the transfer it deserves.
Beware that it takes quite awhile before the actual holdup takes place. This is almost a two-hour film and they build up slowly to famous heist. However, I didn't find any of it boring. This is rated PG but there are quite of bit of sexual innuendos early on by Connery as he woos Lesley-Ane Down. Other than that, it's a pretty tame film. Donald Sutherland adds a touch a touch of humor here and there as he and Connery pull off the suspenseful heist....and it is suspenseful.
Connery trying to maneuver on top of the train was a highlight, as was the "whooshing" sound of the train each time it passed under a bridge. The stereo in here is very good for a film almost 30 years old.