The Battle of the Rails
1946, French. Directed by René Clément.
During the Second World War, many French railway workers participated in the resistance. Daily acts of sabotage, spectacular derailments: the railway network took many actions against Nazi occupation. Stationmanager Camargue and his deputy, Athos, risk their lives in managing the network in their sector.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- René ClémentDirector
- Charles BoyerNarrator (voice)
- Jean ClarieuxLampin
- Jean DaurandCheminot
- François JouxCheminot
- Tony LaurentCamargue
- Robert Le RayChef de gare
- Léon PauléonChef de gare St-André
- Michel SalinaAllemand
- Fernand RauzénaCheminot
- Jacques DesagneauxAthos (as Desagneaux)
- Pierre LatourCast
- Pierre LozachCast
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1946
- Original title
- La Bataille du rail
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Colette Audry, René Clément
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The Battle of the Rails: quick answers
Is The Battle of the Rails worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Battle of the Rails?
The Battle of the Rails runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Battle of the Rails have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Battle of the Rails. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Battle of the Rails parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Battle of the Rails is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Battle of the Rails on?
The Battle of the Rails isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 February 1946. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Battle of the Rails?
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Who directed The Battle of the Rails?
The Battle of the Rails (1946) was directed by René Clément and stars Charles Boyer, Jean Clarieux, Jean Daurand.