The Great Train Robbery
1904, English. Directed by Edwin S. Porter.
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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.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 735 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Edwin S. PorterDirector
- Gilbert M. AndersonBandit / Shot Passenger / Tenderfoot Dancer (uncredited)
- John Manus Dougherty Sr.Bandit (uncredited)
- Frank HanawayBandit (uncredited)
- Adam Charles HaymanBandit (uncredited)
- Robert MilaschTrainman / Bandit (uncredited)
- Marie MurrayDance-Hall Dancer (uncredited)
- Mary SnowLittle Girl (uncredited)
- A.C. AbadieSheriff (uncredited)
- Walter CameronSheriff (uncredited)
- Donald GallaherLittle Boy (uncredited)
- Shadrack E. GrahamChild (uncredited)
- George Barnes(uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 August 1904
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin S. Porter, Scott Marble
- Budget
- $150
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The Great Train Robbery: quick answers
Is The Great Train Robbery worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 735 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
Does The Great Train Robbery have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Train Robbery. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Train Robbery parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Great Train Robbery yet.
Which OTT platform is The Great Train Robbery on?
The Great Train Robbery is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Train Robbery?
If you liked The Great Train Robbery, try Bandidas, The War Wagon, The Cowboys.
Who directed The Great Train Robbery?
The Great Train Robbery (1904) was directed by Edwin S. Porter and stars Gilbert M. Anderson, John Manus Dougherty Sr., Frank Hanaway.