The Titfield Thunderbolt
1953 · 84 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 3,506 VOTES · DIR. Charles Crichton
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 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.
Dialogue Timeline — 758 lines
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00:02:54 Charlie! Here's your death warrant. Stick it up when you've got the time.
00:07:09 I cannot believe it. The oldest surviving branch line in the world.
00:09:03 Oh!
00:10:53 You're going to drive an engine for these ladies and gentlemen.
00:12:38 I wait impatient for the day to dawn.
00:16:15 That's the lot.
00:19:16 It's what the bosses want that we're out to stop.
00:21:22 a probationary period of one month.
00:25:46 Send him back here at the double. Tell him it's vital.
00:30:06 I All creatures great and small...
00:32:41 Crossing ahead. Look out your side.
00:34:50 One moment, Mr Weech, your opponent is not quite ready!
00:38:48 Carry on.
00:42:59 Sorry, ma'am. Engine's going up!
00:47:53 My partner and I are impressed with the business you're doing.
00:51:08 Stop! Hey!
00:55:47 J' Drink to me only... I
00:58:21 Mr Blakeworth? The very man I want. Keep him there.
01:02:47 Wait a minute! Careful, now. Slowly.
01:05:16 The Bishop of Welchester's here.
01:07:37 'Ere, wait a minute. Why don't you look where you're going?
01:10:03 'Ere, just a minute!
01:14:53 Shh! Shh! Quiet.
01:18:28 But we'll go down with flying colours.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed758
Dialogue density9.0 lines / min
First line00:02:54
Final line01:18:28
Production Record
DirectorCharles Crichton
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,506