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The First Great Train Robbery

A stylish period thriller in which a gentleman crook and a master safe-cracker attempt the first moving train robbery - their target a British Army payroll on its way to the Crimean War. Exciting story based on fact, with director Michael Crichton adapting his own novel.

1 hour, 44 minutes

Last on

Sun 26 Mar 2023 13:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Edward Pierce/John Simms/Geoffrey Sean Connery
Robert Agar Donald Sutherland
Miriam/Madame Lucienne/Brigid Lawson Lesley-Anne Down
Edgar Trent Alan Webb
Henry Fowler Malcolm Terris
Inspector Sharp Robert Lang
Burgess Michael Elphick
William Williams Wayne Sleep
Emily Trent Pamela Salem
Elizabeth Trent Gabrielle Lloyd
Captain Jimmy Brian Glover
Writer Michael Crichton
Director Michael Crichton

Broadcasts

  • Sat 31 May 2008 14:15
  • Sat 3 Oct 2009 14:45
  • Wed 29 Dec 2021 14:40
  • Wed 29 Dec 2021 15:10
  • Sun 19 Jun 2022 13:50
  • Wed 21 Dec 2022 13:15
  • Sun 26 Mar 2023 13:00