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The Railroad Man

1956 · 115 min · Director: Pietro Germi

The Railroad Man (1956) is a drama, directed by Pietro Germi. It stars Pietro Germi and Luisa Della Noce. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

What The Railroad Man Is About

Andrea Marcocci drives trains, and after a man throws himself under his engine he cannot hold his attention together and begins making mistakes. A medical examination finds him on the edge of alcoholism, so he is demoted and his pay is cut, and his authority at home comes apart at about the same speed. Pietro Germi both directed the film and played the lead. Carlo Rustichelli wrote the score, whose theme went on to have a life of its own. It competed at Cannes in 1956 and took the Nastro d'Argento for best film.

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What is The Railroad Man about?

Andrea Marcocci drives trains, and after a man throws himself under his engine he cannot hold his attention together and begins making mistakes. A medical examination finds him on the edge of alcoholism, so he is demoted and his pay is cut, and his authority at home comes apart at about the same speed.

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How long is The Railroad Man?

The Railroad Man runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did The Railroad Man come out?

The Railroad Man was released in 1956.

Who directed The Railroad Man?

The Railroad Man was directed by Pietro Germi.

Who stars in The Railroad Man?

The Railroad Man stars Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Sylva Koscina, Saro Urzì.

What is The Railroad Man's rating?

The Railroad Man holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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