The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel
The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel

Movie·1969·1h 16m

The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel

Directed By

Alan Clarke

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned tunnel. During his trip, he encounters a series of eccentric characters. With his passion for the railways and naïve disposition, Benjamin inadvertently encourages them to reveal their innermost fears and darkest secrets.

Written By

Peter Terson

Producer

Irene Shubik

Cinematography

Gerry Pullen

Editor

John Jarvis

Themes

railroadtrainspotting

Production House

BBC

Audience Score

65%

2 votes

Skip12%
Timepass27%
Go for it38%
Perfection23%

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Cast

Richard O'Callaghan

Richard O'Callaghan

Fowler

Paul Brooke

Paul Brooke

Farquhar

Iain Reid

Smith

Robert Hartley

McCullow

John Owens

John Owens

Corporal

Bill Lyons

Truculent

Laurie Asprey

Brian

Jonathan Burn

Jonathan Burn

2nd Lt. Florence

Noel Dyson

Noel Dyson

Mrs. Dyson

Claire Davenport

Megs

Victor Platt

Mr. Dyson

Joe Gladwin

Joe Gladwin

Adam Coulson

Griffith Davis

Jackie Coulson

John Le Mesurier

John Le Mesurier

Judge Grayson

John Scott Martin

Ticket Man

Angela Pleasence

Angela Pleasence

Beatrice Grayson

Shelagh Fraser

Shelagh Fraser

Mrs. Grayson

Anthony Kelly

Gardner

// crew

Crew

Alan Clarke

Alan Clarke

Director

Peter Terson

Writer

Irene Shubik

Irene Shubik

Producer

John Jarvis

Editor

Gerry Pullen

Director of Photography

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