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The Great Train Robbery (1903)

โ€œIt electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 722 votes 0h 12m ActionAdventureWesternCrime

#1 of 1 films from 1903 #682 of 2168 in action

Directed by Edwin S. Porter ยท Written by Edwin S. Porter, Scott Marble

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Overview

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.

Cast

Gilbert M. Andersonas Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)
John Manus Dougherty Sr.as Bandit (uncredited)
Frank Hanawayas Bandit (uncredited)
Adam Charles Haymanas Bandit (uncredited)
Robert Milaschas Trainman / Bandit (uncredited)
Marie Murrayas Dance-Hall Dancer (uncredited)
Mary Snowas Little Girl (uncredited)
A.C. Abadieas Sheriff (uncredited)
Walter Cameronas Sheriff (uncredited)
Donald Gallaheras Little Boy (uncredited)
Shadrack E. Grahamas Child (uncredited)
George Barnesas (uncredited)
Morgan Jonesas (uncredited)
Justus D. Barnesas Bandit Who Fires at Camera (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 7, 1903
Runtime12 min (0h 12m) โ€” about the same as the 1903 average of 12 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Western, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$150
IMDbtt0000439

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Questions

How long is The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery runs 12 minutes (0h 12m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 722 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1903 in this index (top 100%) and #682 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery was directed by Edwin S. Porter.
Who stars in The Great Train Robbery?
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); Marie Murray as Dance-Hall Dancer (uncredited).
Where can I watch the trailer for The Great Train Robbery?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/470889.

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