The Railway Children
"The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!"
Originally released in 1970. The Railway Children is a drama/family film. directed by Lionel Jeffries.
Starring Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, and William Mervyn
Synopsis
At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (96 votes)
Budget
$375K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dinah Sheridan
as Mrs. Waterbury
Bernard Cribbins
as Albert Perks
William Mervyn
as Old Gentleman
Iain Cuthbertson
as Charles Waterbury
Jenny Agutter
as Roberta 'Bobbie' Waterbury
Sally Thomsett
as Phyllis Waterbury
Gary Warren
as Peter Waterbury
Peter Bromilow
as Doctor
Ann Lancaster
as Ruth
Gordon Whiting
as Russian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $375,000
Production Companies
- EMI Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Railway Children about?
At the dawn of the 20th century, following their father's arrest on suspicion of betraying state secrets, the three Waterbury children—Bobbie, Phyllis and Peter—move with their mother to Yorksh...
Who directed The Railway Children?
The Railway Children was directed by Lionel Jeffries.
How long is The Railway Children?
The Railway Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Railway Children released?
The Railway Children was released on December 21, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Railway Children?
The main cast of The Railway Children includes Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn, Iain Cuthbertson, Jenny Agutter.