Quick Facts
DirectorFrancis D. Lyon
Runtime1h 25m · NR
GenresAction · Adventure · Drama · Family · War · Western
Release1956-06-08
Film
The Great Locomotive Chase
1956· NR· 1h 25m· Action· Adventure· Drama· Family· War· Western
“A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!”
During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.
1956-06-08
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorFrancis D. Lyon
WriterLawrence Edward Watkin
ProducerLawrence Edward Watkin
Director of PhotographyCharles P. Boyle
Original Music ComposerPaul J. Smith
Full cast & crew (16 cast · 7 crew)
Details
Released1956-06-08
Runtime1h 25m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosWalt Disney Productions
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.3/10 · 35 votes
Original languageen
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