The Great Train Robbery

Name: The Great Train Robbery
Genre: Western, Crime, Action, Adventure
Released: 1903
Rating: 67.84166666666667
Cast: Gilbert M. Anderson, John Manus Dougherty Sr., Frank Hanaway, Adam Charles Hayman, Robert Milasch

1903·Movie

12min

Ratings

67/100

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7.2

68|6.1

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About

It electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!

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.

DNA

Genres: Heist Film
Mood: EnergeticBroodingDramaticTenseAction-Oriented
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalGood Vs. EvilJustice Vs. Revenge
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Cat-And-Mouse ChaseJourney Through Dangerous TerrainHeist PlanningEscape From Captivity
Pacing: Fast-PacedAction-Packed
Narrative: CliffhangersReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Fast-Paced Exchanges
Character Types: VillainHeroEveryman
Humor: Situational Comedy
Time: Past Era
Place: Rural CountrysideMountainous Terrain
Cinematic Style: Long TakesBlack And White CinematographyUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesHistorical Sets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Blair Smith, Edwin S. Porter, Edwin S. Porter

Written by:

Edwin S. Porter

Produced by:

Edwin S. Porter

Cast

Gilbert M. Anderson

Bandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)

Robert Milasch

Trainman / Bandit (uncredited)

George Barnes

(uncredited)

Morgan Jones

(uncredited)

Justus D. Barnes

Bandit Who Fires at Camera (uncredited)

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