The First Great Train Robbery

A fog-drenched London November. A steel boxcar full of glinting sovereigns. Two criminals with pocket watches and gilt plans ride third class while the train picks up speed. A perfect heist movie until the wheels lose traction.

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Michael Crichton directed The First Great Train Robbery in 1978. See Michael Crichton's full filmography, where to start with Michael Crichton, or where to go after you've seen everything by Michael Crichton.

The First Great Train Robbery was released in 1978 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 110 minutes.