The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel (1969)
Overview
A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned tunnel. During his trip, he encounters a series of curious characters.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.682 |
Directed By
Alan Clarke
Crew
Alan Clarke
Peter Terson
Gerry Pullen
John Evans
John Jarvis
Chick Anthony
Peter Catlett
Derek Dodd
Irene Shubik
TOP CAST
Richard O'Callaghan
Fowler
Paul Brooke
Farquhar
Iain Reid
Smith
Robert Hartley
McCullow
John Owens
Corporal
Bill Lyons
Truculent
Laurie Asprey
Brian
John Gray
Blondie
Jonathan Burn
2nd Lt. Florence
Noel Dyson
Mrs. Dyson
Claire Davenport
Megs
Victor Platt
Mr. Dyson
Joe Gladwin
Adam Coulson
Griffith Davis
Jackie Coulson
John Le Mesurier
Judge Grayson
John Scott Martin
Ticket Man
Angela Pleasence
Beatrice Grayson
Shelagh Fraser
Mrs. Grayson
Anthony Kelly
Gardner
Toke Townley
Mr. Phillips
Eileen Way
Mrs. Phillips
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