The Man Who Watched Trains Go By
1952, English. Directed by Harold French.
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A Dutch company's owner bankrupts his own company, burns the incriminating ledgers and plans to run to Paris with the company funds but he is caught in the act by his accountant who challenges his actions, leading to a reversal of roles.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harold FrenchDirector
- Claude RainsKees Popinga
- Marius GoringInspector Lucas
- Märta TorénMichele Rozier
- Anouk AiméeJeanne
- Herbert LomJulius de Koster, Jr.
- Lucie MannheimMaria Popinga
- Felix AylmerMerkemans
- Ferdy MayneLouis
- Eric PohlmannGoin
- Michael NightingaleClerk
- Gibb McLaughlinJulius de Koster Snr.
- Joan St. ClairFrida Popinga
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1952
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Harold French, Paul Jarrico
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The Man Who Watched Trains Go By: quick answers
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How long is The Man Who Watched Trains Go By?
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Man Who Watched Trains Go By have a post-credits scene?
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The Man Who Watched Trains Go By parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Who Watched Trains Go By on?
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Who Watched Trains Go By?
If you liked The Man Who Watched Trains Go By, try Panic, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Stranger on the Third Floor.
Who directed The Man Who Watched Trains Go By?
The Man Who Watched Trains Go By (1952) was directed by Harold French and stars Claude Rains, Marius Goring, Märta Torén.