COMEDY . 1953 . 1h 24m . 7.0/10

The Titfield Thunderbolt_

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.

Starring Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne

7.0/10

Rating

1h 24m

Runtime

1953

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

The Titfield Thunderbolt poster

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.

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Cast

Stanley Holloway stars as Walter Valentine in The Titfield Thunderbolt.

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Year context

The Titfield Thunderbolt was released 73 years ago in 1953.

Overview

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a...

The Titfield Thunderbolt is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 24m.

CAST (20)

Stanley Holloway

Stanley Holloway

Walter Valentine

George Relph

Vicar Sam Weech

Naunton Wayne

George Blakeworth

John Gregson

Squire Gordon Chesterford

Godfrey Tearle

Ollie Matthews (The Bishop)

Hugh Griffith

Gabrielle Brune

Gabrielle Brune

Sidney James

Reginald Beckwith

Reginald Beckwith

Edie Martin

Edie Martin

Emily

Michael Trubshawe

Michael Trubshawe

Jack MacGowran

Ewan Roberts

HC

Herbert C. Walton

Seth

Mrs. Blakeworth

Campbell Singer

Campbell Singer

Police Sergeant

Frank Atkinson

Station Sergeant

Wensley Pithey

HA

Harold Alford

Guard

DETAILS

Release

March 4, 1953

Status

Released

Runtime

84 min (1h 24m)

Country

United Kingdom

Rating

7.0/10 (55 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Titfield Thunderbolt about?

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.

How long is The Titfield Thunderbolt?

The Titfield Thunderbolt has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).

Who stars in The Titfield Thunderbolt?

The cast of The Titfield Thunderbolt includes Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson, Godfrey Tearle.

What is the rating of The Titfield Thunderbolt?

The Titfield Thunderbolt has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 55 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy