Robbie
Originally released in 1979. Robbie is a horror film. directed by Ronald Dunkley. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Purves, Robin Crane, and Deborah Norton
Synopsis
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tracks and he has an accident so serious that he will never play football again. A film for showing to eight to eleven-year old children and their parents, which points out the folly of breaking railway fences and trespassing on the line, and illustrates the immediate dangers. Part of BFI collection "The Age of the Train".
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1979
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- British Transport Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robbie about?
Young Robbie, a keen footballer and a railway enthusiast, is persuaded by his big brother to go through a hole in a railway fence on to the track for some reason. His laces become caught on the tra...
Who directed Robbie?
Robbie was directed by Ronald Dunkley.
How long is Robbie?
Robbie has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Robbie released?
Robbie was released on January 2, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Robbie?
The main cast of Robbie includes Peter Purves, Robin Crane, Deborah Norton, Peter Bolt, Gary Forbes.