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The Railway Children

1970 · 109 min · Director: Lionel Jeffries

The Railway Children (1970) is a family drama, directed by Lionel Jeffries. It stars Dinah Sheridan and Bernard Cribbins. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Railway Children Is 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.

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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.

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How long is The Railway Children?

The Railway Children runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did The Railway Children come out?

The Railway Children was released in 1970.

Who directed The Railway Children?

The Railway Children was directed by Lionel Jeffries.

Who stars in The Railway Children?

The Railway Children stars Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn, Iain Cuthbertson.

What is The Railway Children's rating?

The Railway Children holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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