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The Railway Children (1971)

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The railway, the children... and the wonderful secret they'll share with you!

Director: Lionel Jeffries |Writers: Lionel Jeffries, Edith Nesbit, Robert Lynn |Stars: Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn
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★ 6.8/10
Rating: ★ 6.8/10 (106 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre: Drama, Family
Duration: 1h 49m
Language: EN
Release Date: Oct 28, 1971
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Lionel Jeffries

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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.

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Original titleThe Railway Children
Release dateOct 28, 1971
StatusReleased
Keywordsfamily relationships, teenage girl, missing person, father, countryside, 1900s, children's perspectives, rural area, northern england, yorkshire, railway car, railway station

FAQ

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 Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.

When was The Railway Children released?

The Railway Children was released on Oct 28, 1971 (status: Released).

Who directed The Railway Children?

Lionel Jeffries directed The Railway Children.

What is the TMDB rating of The Railway Children?

The Railway Children has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 106 votes.