Download Railway Children, The
(drama, family)
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..
actors:
| Dinah Sheridan | as Mrs. Waterbury |
| Bernard Cribbins | as Albert Perks |
| William Mervyn | as Old Gentleman |
| Iain Cuthbertson | as Charles Waterbury |
| Jenny Agutter | as Bobbie Waterbury |
| Sally Thomsett | as Phyllis Waterbury |
| Gary F. Warren | as Peter Waterbury |
| Peter Bromilow | as Doctor |
| Gordon Whiting | as Russian |
| Ann Lancaster | as Ruth |
| Beatrix Mackey | as Aunt Emma |
| Deddie Davies | as Mrs. Perks |
| Christopher Witty | as Jim |
| David Lodge | as Bandmaster |
| Brenda Cowling | as Mrs. Viney |
Lionel Jeffries
rating:7.40
See also: Drama: Unstoppable