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The Railroad Man

1956·Movie·115 min·7.7(72)

Train operator Andrea Marcocci has to witness the suicide of a desperate man who jumps in front of his train. Under the influence of this shock he starts making mistakes. A check up by a doctor reveals that he's at the brink of becoming an alcoholic. Due to this evaluation he is degraded and must accept a salary cut.

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United StatesPlex, Tubi TV
IndiaPlex
United KingdomPlex
CanadaTubi TV, Plex
AustraliaTubi TV, Plex
GermanyPlex
FrancePlex
SpainFilmin, Plex
BrazilPlex
JapanPlex

About The Railroad Man

The Railroad Man is a 1956 Italian-language drama film directed by Pietro Germi. The cast is led by Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Sylva Koscina. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Plex, Tubi TV.

The Railroad Man was produced by ENIC and Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica and made in Italy. It was released on November 21, 1956.

Director
Pietro Germi
Writers
Alfredo Giannetti, Pietro Germi, Luciano Vincenzoni
Release date
November 21, 1956
Original language
Italian
Status
Released
Country
Italy
Production
ENIC, Ponti-De Laurentiis Cinematografica
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The Railroad Man cast & crew

The Railroad Man was directed by Pietro Germi and written by Alfredo Giannetti, Pietro Germi, and Luciano Vincenzoni.

The cast features Pietro Germi as Andrea Marcocci, Luisa Della Noce as Sara Marcocci, Sylva Koscina as Giulia Marcocci, Saro Urzì as Gigi Liverani, Carlo Giuffrè as Renato Borghi, and Renato Speziali as Marcello Marcocci.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carlo Rustichelli, cinematography is by Leonida Barboni, and it was produced by Carlo Ponti.

Is The Railroad Man worth watching?

The Railroad Man holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 72 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Railroad Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Railroad Man

Pietro Germi

Pietro Germi

Andrea Marcocci

Luisa Della Noce

Luisa Della Noce

Sara Marcocci

Sylva Koscina

Sylva Koscina

Giulia Marcocci

Saro Urzì

Saro Urzì

Gigi Liverani

Carlo Giuffrè

Carlo Giuffrè

Renato Borghi

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Renato Speziali

Marcello Marcocci

Edoardo Nevola

Edoardo Nevola

Sandro Marcocci

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Antonio Acqua

Il commissario

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Lilia Landi

Gustavo Serena

Gustavo Serena

Franco Fantasia

Franco Fantasia

L'autista

Riccardo Garrone

Riccardo Garrone

L'amico di Marcello

The Railroad Man — FAQs

Where can I watch The Railroad Man in United States?

The Railroad Man is streaming on Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Railroad Man on Plex?

Yes — The Railroad Man is currently available on Plex in United States.

What language is The Railroad Man in?

The Railroad Man is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Railroad Man?

The Railroad Man runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is The Railroad Man rated?

It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 72 ratings.

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