Movie

The Great Locomotive Chase

“A true-life spy story of ultimate suspense. High speed and inconceivable bravery!”

★ 6.3(35)19561h 25m

Action Adventure Drama Family War Western

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Good to know

Director: Francis D. Lyon
Release date: 1956-06-08
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

The Great Locomotive Chase — trailer

About The Great Locomotive Chase

The Great Locomotive Chase is a 1956 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Francis D. Lyon, starring Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter and Jeff York. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Locomotive Chase in Belgium — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Fess Parker

James J. Andrews

Jeffrey Hunter

William A. Fuller

Jeff York

William Campbell

John Lupton

William Pittenger

Eddie Firestone

Robert Buffum

Kenneth Tobey

Anthony Murphy

Don Megowan

Marion A. Ross

Claude Jarman Jr.

Jacob Parrott

Harry Carey, Jr.

William Bensinger

Leonard P. Geer

J.A. Wilson

George Robotham

William Knight

Stan Jones

Wilson Brown

Themes & keywords

civil warespionagespytrain hijackingtrainrailroadamerican civil war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Locomotive Chase in Belgium?+

The Great Locomotive Chase is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Belgium. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Great Locomotive Chase on Netflix?+

The Great Locomotive Chase is not on Netflix in Belgium right now.

How long is The Great Locomotive Chase?+

The Great Locomotive Chase has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Locomotive Chase?+

The Great Locomotive Chase stars Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York, John Lupton and Eddie Firestone.

When did The Great Locomotive Chase come out?+

The Great Locomotive Chase is a 1956 movie directed by Francis D. Lyon.

What genre is The Great Locomotive Chase?+

The Great Locomotive Chase is Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, War and Western film.

Who directed The Great Locomotive Chase?+

The Great Locomotive Chase was directed by Francis D. Lyon.