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The Great Locomotive Chase (1956)

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

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 & Crew

Director
Francis D. Lyon
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    James J. Andrews Fess Parker
  • Profile picture of Jeffrey Hunter
    William A. Fuller Jeffrey Hunter
  • Profile picture of Jeff York
    William Campbell Jeff York
  • Profile picture of John Lupton
    William Pittenger John Lupton
  • Profile picture of Eddie Firestone
    Robert Buffum Eddie Firestone
  • Profile picture of Kenneth Tobey
    Anthony Murphy Kenneth Tobey
  • Profile picture of Don Megowan
    Marion A. Ross Don Megowan
  • Profile picture of Claude Jarman Jr.
    Jacob Parrott Claude Jarman Jr.

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