Old No. 587: The Great Train Robbery (2000)

A group of children and their dog try to save an old steam locomotive and its conductor from the scrap yard.

Director:

Dan T. Hall

Writers:

Dan T. Hall (screenplay), Dan T. Hall (story),

Stars:

Ran Burns, Nick Abeel, Ariadne Baker-Dunn

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ran Burns	...	Russell Stockman
Nick Abeel	...	Alex Thomas Phillips
Ariadne Baker-Dunn	...	Molly Phillips
Roger Schmelzer	...	Jim Phillips
Amy Anderson	...	Debby Phillips
Courtney Bolin	...	Emily
Stuart McWhirter	...	Jake
Pat Patterson	...	Ben
Ashley Schultz	...	Julie
Morgan McMillan	...	Wendy Shaffer
Alex Hall	...	Starter
Lindsay Hearn	...	Car 54 Racer (as Lindsay Heam)
LaTija Lipscomb	...	Car 54 Passenger
Stephen Goforth	...	Pusher 1
Zach Neiditch	...	Pusher 2

Storyline

On the day of the big race, Alex and his friends line their sopabox racers up at the top of the steepest and longest hill in the neighborhood. With his sister Molly watching from the sidelines, the checkered flag waves and the race is on! After a slow start, Alex deploys his secret fifth wheel and accelerates from last place to the head of the pack. But the incredible speed gained is countered by complete loss of control as he rushes headlong into Deadman's Curve and crashes through an old wooden fence. After the dust settles, Alex discovers a fully-functional steam locomotive, "The 587" - destined for the scrap heap. He and his sister Molly devise a plan to rescue the antique engine with the help of an old engineer, Russel, his dog, Sparky, and about every kid in the neighborhood. Thus begins their awesome adventure, "587: The Great Train Robbery."

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Plot Keywords:

steam locomotive | independent film

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Genres:

Family | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Lucky Chester & Mavis, Inc. Video Media Serivces

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 August 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

587: The Great Train Robbery

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lucky Chester & Mavis Inc., Video Media Services Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

User Reviews

Cute movie for the kids :)

This movie has everything young children enjoy in a film: a fun premise, a resourceful hero, gadgets, trains, adventure, and bumbling parents. It's as magnetic as a Barney video without the irritating song and dance. Check it out for your kids. 8/10