The Railway Children
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Lionel Jeffries
Dinah Sheridan
Bernard Cribbins
William Mervyn
Iain Cuthbertson
Jenny Agutter
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
The film opens in a happy, comfortable upper middle-class home in Victorian London. One night the three children see their father usher two strangers into his study. After an argument he leaves with them and does not return. They and their mother fall on hard times and eventually move to a cottage in the country. Yet they keep their spirits up and find ways to help others. Fascinated by the nearby railroad, they wave to the passengers faithfully every day, and their vigilance and courage prevent an accident. Their kindness makes friends of some important people who can help solve the mystery of their missing father.
Director
Lionel Jeffries
Cast
Dinah Sheridan
Bernard Cribbins
William Mervyn
Iain Cuthbertson
Jenny Agutter
Sally Thomsett
Peter Bromilow
Ann Lancaster
Gary Warren
Gordon Whiting
Beatrix Mackey
Deddie Davies
Christopher Witty
Brenda Cowling
Paddy Ward
Erik Chitty
Sally James
Dominic Allen
Peter Russell
Crew
Bill Breed
John Clark
John Clark
Richard Dalton
Teddy Darvas
Johnny Douglas
Arthur Ibbetson
Lionel Jeffries
Robert Lynn
Pat Moore
E Nesbitt
John Richardson
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Sally Thomsett, who played Phyllis, the younger sister, is actually somewhat older than Jenny Agutterm who played big sister Bobby.
Miscellaneous Notes
Sally Tomsett
Released in United States 1978
Directorial debut for character actor Lionel Jeffries.
Released in United States 1978 (Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Special Programs - Bring the Kids) April 13 - May 7, 1978.)
