Movie·1956·1h 25m
The Great Locomotive Chase
A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!
Directed By
Francis D. Lyon
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.
Producer
Lawrence Edward Watkin, Walt Disney
Cinematography
Charles P. Boyle
Music
Paul J. Smith
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
34 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Fess Parker
James J. Andrews
Jeffrey Hunter
William A. Fuller
Jeff York
William Campbell
John Lupton
William Pittenger
Eddie Firestone
Robert Buffum
Kenneth Tobey
Anthony Murphy
Don Megowan
Marion A. Ross
Claude Jarman Jr.
Jacob Parrott
Harry Carey, Jr.
William Bensinger
Leonard P. Geer
J.A. Wilson
George Robotham
William Knight
Stan Jones
Wilson Brown
Marc Hamilton
John Wollam
John Wiley
John M. Scott
Slim Pickens
Pete Bracken
Chuck Roberson
Confederate Prison Captain (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Edward Watkin
Producer, Writer
Walt Disney
Executive Producer
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
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