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      Train of Events

      1952 1h 28m Drama List
      Reviews An English train wreck links four stories: "The Engine Driver," "The Prisoner of War," "The Actor," "The Composer." Read More Read Less

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      Virginia Graham London Evening Standard The trouble with having so many characters and so many atmospheres is that one cannot get on friendly terms with or care very much what happens to any of them. May 26, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Ken R This curiously little known film commands your attention from the very beginning - with what must be one of the best opening sequences ever committed to film – a startling ultra-serious train wreck looming forward - but we don't see the outcome till the finish of the story. The story, or actually stories, take the form of introducing us to four of the doomed train's passengers from 3 days before the incident. Four British directors each take a turn at ‘telling' each passengers tale - up to the aftermath. For some, this technique might give the movie an episodic feel, as each presents in their own style but most won't even be aware of this. Generally, it's an interesting movie even if certain elements might now look somewhat dated but this of course will be personal to each viewer. Two major award-winning Cinematographers Paul Beeson, and Gordon Dines, share the job of capturing the events as they unfold – all on nice b/w film stock. The film has been given a quite lavish re-mastering and the Ealing Studios DVD offers clean images and good sound. As might be expected from Ealing, there are scatterings of humour throughout the dramatic journey. Train enthusiasts will be enthralled at seeing the range of engines and rolling stock of the day being paraded - including LMS Royal Scott Class No. 46126. For any who enjoy British 40-50s movies, this could well suit you and Aussie Peter Finch appears in a major early role. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/21 Full Review Audience Member Excellent. Ealing studios at its best. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Middling Ealing drama based around the events in the lives of four characters all involvd in a train crash. It's a sort of prototype of later disaster movies and features a great cast of British character actors. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis An English train wreck links four stories: "The Engine Driver," "The Prisoner of War," "The Actor," "The Composer."
      Director
      Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, Sidney Cole
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 28m