The Great Train Robbery
“It electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!”
After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies | FlixFling |
| Canada | FlixFling | FlixFling |
| Germany | Popcorntimes | — |
About The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery is a 1903 English-language western, crime and action film directed by Edwin S. Porter. The cast is led by Gilbert M. Anderson, John Manus Dougherty Sr., Frank Hanaway. It has a runtime of 0h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies.
The Great Train Robbery was produced by Edison Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on December 7, 1903.
- Director
- Edwin S. Porter
- Writers
- Scott Marble, Edwin S. Porter
- Release date
- December 7, 1903
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Edison Manufacturing Company
The Great Train Robbery cast & crew
The Great Train Robbery was directed by Edwin S. Porter and written by Scott Marble and Edwin S. Porter.
The cast features Gilbert M. Anderson as Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited), John Manus Dougherty Sr. as Bandit (uncredited), Frank Hanaway as Bandit (uncredited), Adam Charles Hayman as Bandit (uncredited), Robert Milasch as Trainman / Bandit (uncredited), and Marie Murray as Dance-Hall Dancer (uncredited).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Edwin S. Porter and it was produced by Edwin S. Porter.
Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?
The Great Train Robbery holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 702 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 0h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, crime, and action, The Great Train Robbery is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Great Train Robbery
Gilbert M. Anderson
Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)
John Manus Dougherty Sr.
Bandit (uncredited)
Frank Hanaway
Bandit (uncredited)
Adam Charles Hayman
Bandit (uncredited)
Robert Milasch
Trainman / Bandit (uncredited)
Marie Murray
Dance-Hall Dancer (uncredited)
Mary Snow
Little Girl (uncredited)
A.C. Abadie
Sheriff (uncredited)
Walter Cameron
Sheriff (uncredited)
Donald Gallaher
Little Boy (uncredited)
Shadrack E. Graham
Child (uncredited)
George Barnes
(uncredited)
The Great Train Robbery — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Train Robbery in United States?
The Great Train Robbery is streaming on FlixFling, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies in United States.
▸Is The Great Train Robbery on FlixFling?
Yes — The Great Train Robbery is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is The Great Train Robbery in?
The Great Train Robbery is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery runs 0 hours 12 minutes (12 minutes).
▸What is The Great Train Robbery rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 702 ratings.
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