The First Great Train Robbery
1978, English. Directed by Michael Crichton.
Never have so few taken so much from so many.
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 460 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The First Great Train Robbery
The First Great Train Robbery isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 14 December 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Crichton
- Budget
- $6M
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The First Great Train Robbery: quick answers
Is The First Great Train Robbery worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 460 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The First Great Train Robbery?
The First Great Train Robbery runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The First Great Train Robbery have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The First Great Train Robbery. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The First Great Train Robbery parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The First Great Train Robbery is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The First Great Train Robbery on?
The First Great Train Robbery isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Great Train Robbery?
If you liked The First Great Train Robbery, try Robbery, The Night of the Hunter, Flawless.
Who directed The First Great Train Robbery?
The First Great Train Robbery (1978) was directed by Michael Crichton and stars Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down.