The Railroad Man
1956, Italian. Directed by Pietro Germi.
Train operator Andrea Marcocci has to witness the suicide of a desperate man who jumps in front of his train. Under the influence of this shock he starts making mistakes. A check up by a doctor reveals that he's at the brink of becoming an alcoholic. Due to this evaluation he is degraded and must accept a salary cut.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- Check local
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Cast & crew
- Pietro GermiDirector
- Pietro GermiAndrea Marcocci
- Luisa Della NoceSara Marcocci
- Sylva KoscinaGiulia Marcocci
- Saro UrzìGigi Liverani
- Carlo GiuffrèRenato Borghi
- Renato SpezialiMarcello Marcocci
- Edoardo NevolaSandro Marcocci
- Antonio AcquaIl commissario
- Lilia LandiCast
- Gustavo SerenaCast
- Franco FantasiaL'autista
- Riccardo GarroneL'amico di Marcello
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1956
- Original title
- Il ferroviere
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Alfredo Giannetti, Pietro Germi, Luciano Vincenzoni
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The Railroad Man: quick answers
Is The Railroad Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Railroad Man?
The Railroad Man runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Railroad Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Railroad Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Railroad Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Railroad Man on?
The Railroad Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Railroad Man?
If you liked The Railroad Man, try Bad Tales, On My Skin, Things We Don't Say.
Who directed The Railroad Man?
The Railroad Man (1956) was directed by Pietro Germi and stars Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Sylva Koscina.