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DRAMA . 1946 . 1h 25m . 6.8/10

The Battle of the Rails_

A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply lines during the Nazi occupation. Blending documentary realism with fiction, it pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ordinary workers who became central to the fight for liberation.

Starring Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand

6.8/10

Rating

1h 25m

Runtime

1946

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply lines during the Nazi occupation. Blending documentary realism with fiction, it pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ordinary workers who became central to the fight for liberation.

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Cast

Charles Boyer stars as Narrator (voice) in The Battle of the Rails.

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Year context

The Battle of the Rails was released 80 years ago in 1946.

Overview

A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply li...

The Battle of the Rails is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 25m.

CAST (17)

Charles Boyer

Narrator (voice)

Jean Clarieux

Jean Daurand

François Joux

François Joux

Cheminot

Tony Laurent

Tony Laurent

Camargue

Robert Le Ray

Robert Le Ray

Chef de gare

Chef de gare St-André

Fernand Rauzéna

Fernand Rauzéna

Cheminot

JD

Jacques Desagneaux

Athos (as Desagneaux)

PL

Pierre Latour

PL

Pierre Lozach

Pierre Mindaist

Pierre Mindaist

MB

Marcel Barnault

R

Redon

MW

Max Woll

DETAILS

Release

February 27, 1946

Status

Released

Runtime

85 min (1h 25m)

Country

France

Rating

6.8/10 (44 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Battle of the Rails about?

A dramatized account of the French Resistance, this wartime film depicts how railway workers sabotaged German trains to disrupt troop movements and supply lines during the Nazi occupation. Blending documentary realism with fiction, it pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of ordinary workers who became central to the fight for liberation.

How long is The Battle of the Rails?

The Battle of the Rails has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).

Who stars in The Battle of the Rails?

The cast of The Battle of the Rails includes Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand, François Joux, Tony Laurent.

What is the rating of The Battle of the Rails?

The Battle of the Rails has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 44 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama War