The Wrecker
1929, English. Directed by Géza von Bolváry.
A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 July 1929
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Arnold Ridley, Benno Vigny, Reginald Berkeley
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What The Wrecker is based on
The Wrecker is based on The Wrecker by Arnold Ridley.
The Wrecker
By Arnold Ridley
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The Wrecker runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
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The Wrecker isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 July 1929. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wrecker?
If you liked The Wrecker, try True Believer, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Winged Creatures.
Who directed The Wrecker?
The Wrecker (1929) was directed by Géza von Bolváry and stars Carlyle Blackwell, Benita Hume, Joseph Striker.
What is The Wrecker based on?
The Wrecker is based on The Wrecker by Arnold Ridley.