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The Great Train Robbery

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
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Jim Broadbent and Luke Evans in The Great Train Robbery (2013)
A two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of August 8, 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.
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A two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify ... Read allA two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.A two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
4.1K
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POPULARITY
4,762
152
  • Creator
    • Chris Chibnall
  • Stars
    • Robert Glenister
    • Jack Roth
    • Paul Anderson
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  • Creator
    • Chris Chibnall
  • Stars
    • Robert Glenister
    • Jack Roth
    • Paul Anderson
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    • 20User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 4 nominations total

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    Robert Glenister
    Robert Glenister
    • DI Frank Williamsas DI Frank Williams
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Jack Roth
    Jack Roth
    • Charlie Wilsonas Charlie Wilson
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Paul Anderson
    Paul Anderson
    • Gordon Goodyas Gordon Goody
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Luke Evans
    Luke Evans
    • Bruce Reynoldsas Bruce Reynolds
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Nicholas Murchie
    • Roger Cordreyas Roger Cordrey
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • Roy Jamesas Roy James
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Del Synnott
    • Brian Fieldas Brian Field
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Bethany Muir
    Bethany Muir
    • Franny Reynoldsas Franny Reynolds
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Eric Hulme
    • Jack Millsas Jack Mills
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Neil Maskell
    Neil Maskell
    • Buster Edwardsas Buster Edwards
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Jack Gordon
    Jack Gordon
    • Ronnie Biggsas Ronnie Biggs
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    James Bye
    James Bye
    • John Dalyas John Daly
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    George Ward
    • Nick Reynoldsas Nick Reynolds
    2 episodes2 eps • 2013
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Tommy Butleras Tommy Butler
    1 episode1 ep • 2013
    James Fox
    James Fox
    • Henry Brookeas Henry Brooke
    1 episode1 ep • 2013
    George Costigan
    George Costigan
    • DCS Ernie Millenas DCS Ernie Millen
    1 episode1 ep • 2013
    Bradley Snelling
    • Journalistas Journalist
    1 episode1 ep • 2013
    Richard Hope
    Richard Hope
    • DCS Malcolm Fewtrellas DCS Malcolm Fewtrell
    1 episode1 ep • 2013
    • Creator
      • Chris Chibnall
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    A two-part drama which portrays The Great Train Robbery of 8 August 1963, firstly from the point of view of the robbers and then from the point of view of the police who set out to identify and catch the robbers.
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    • england uk
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    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • History
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Ronald Biggs, one of the last surviving Great Train Robbers, died on 18 December 2013, the same day that this two-part series was first shown.
    • Goofs
      Police Officers are shown wearing white shirts. In 1963 Constables and Sergeants in all English police forces wore blue shirts. The change to white shirts came in the late 1970s.
    • Connections
      References The Great Train Robbery (1978)

    User reviews20

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    Top review
    8/10
    Crime and punishment...... Britain's biggest heist
    This almost documentary style film made for interesting viewing, and this may have been Luke Evans' first leading role, and he grabbed the opportunity with lots of panache. As the leader of the band of robbers who pulled off the heist, I had some difficulty in focusing on who he was as Buster Edwards and Ron Biggs were always better known. The film however did show that this was a big gang of thieves, and this probably led to their undoing. The actual heist took up little screen time, the rest dealt with the dynamic between the gang, and the motivation of the ringleaders apart from the usual greed, is clearly shown. I enjoyed it, there was always the feeling that this was a gang who were in over their heads, and there is one telling moment when they realize it after counting the money.

    The early sixties setting with its talk of the war years and exploits of that time is well realized, making this a series to be enjoyed. Martin Compston had a small but significant role as well.

    The second instalment is just as fascinating when you are given the opportunity to see the trail of clues the gang left behind them in the old farmhouse, even after 'apparently' cleaning up! A restrained but driven Jim Broadbent gives the sense of urgency the Police felt about solving this crime, and it says much about the actors concerned, that you almost wanted the robbers to get away with it! Perhaps that explains the success of later series like Money Heist which focus on that.
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    • Release date
      • December 18, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Det stora tågrånet
    • Filming locations
      • Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • World Productions
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Screen Yorkshire
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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