The Railway Children 1970 123movies

Watch: The Railway Children 1970 123movies, Full Movie Online – The film opens in a happy, comfortable upper middle-class home in Edwardian London. One night in 1905, the three children see their father usher two strangers into his study. After an argument he leaves with them and does not return. They and their mother fall on hard times and eventually move to a cottage in the country. Yet they keep their spirits up and find ways to help others. Fascinated by the nearby railway, they wave to the passengers faithfully every day, and their vigilance and courage prevent an accident. Their kindness makes friends of some important people who can help solve the mystery of their missing father..
Plot: After the enforced absence of their father, the three Waterbury children move with their mother to Yorkshire, where they find themselves involved in several unexpected dramas along the railway by their new home.
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	7.3/10 Votes: 5,145
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Reviews:

It’s like we’re in a besieged castle, the arrows of the foe striking against the battlements.

Adapted from E. Nesbit’s much adored novel, this filmic version is directed by Lionel Jeffries and stars Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn, Iain Cuthbertson, Jenny Agutter, Sally Thomsett and Gary Warren. Music is by Johnny Douglas and cinematography by Arthur Ibbetson.

Rightly thought of as a British classic, story finds three children relocating to Yorkshire after their father has wrongly been imprisoned for treason. Trying to go about their fatherless life in this small Yorkshire village, they find solace in the happenings of the local railway station, and from there action, drama and pending adulthood does beckon.

Picture comes with splendid Edwardian detail, of a time long since lost to Britain. Jeffries never once over eggs the Yorkshire pudding, filling out his pic with great dramatic sequences and wonderful coming of age literacy. Boosted by a scintillating turn from a then 18 year old Agutter as the eldest Waterbury sibling holding things together during a one parent crisis, this is a beautiful picture that reminds us of better times. 9/10

A film version of another one of those children’s classic novels from the early 20th century. The younger actors from necessity need to carry a movie like this, and I thought they did a grand job. They don’t overact much at all, and are sometimes subtle with a witty line or childlike observation. I also thought Bernard Cribbins did a wonderful job as Perks, crusty on the surface, but only on the surface, and full of energy and enthusiasm bringing the role to life. The rest of the ensemble cast were fine also. It was well worth watching. There are other versions, though the only one that intrigues me is the mini-series version as it will have more time to include additional scenes from the book.

Lionel Jeffries’ Greatest Achievement
I avoided this film as a boy because I thought it would be boring no fights or shooting, cops, robbers, cowboys or Indians. It was definitely not a cool film to like. So I didn’t see TRC until I was in my twenties and found it one of the most beautiful, captivating films I have seen. All the actors deliver the characterisations perfectly and each emotion is drawn from the viewer scene by scene. The filming and direction are deceptively simple but feel so natural and drew me completely into the story. My two favourite scenes are Bobbie’s birthday party and the scene on the station platform near the end, directed and edited to perfection. The quality and phrasing of Jenny Agutter’s voice when she calls: ‘Daddy! My Daddy!’ wrenches emotion from the viewer. Tears are welling in my eyes as I think of it.

This adaptation isn’t just a movie it is a piece of precious art, as well as being the perfect example of what all film makers should be striving to achieve creation of an emotional experience.

Beloved children’s classic
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN is the most famous film to have been based on a book by the great Victorian author Edith Nesbit, a woman who was equally happy writing ghost stories and stories for children. This 1905-set story see a trio of children with an unhappy background going to live in a run-down house in Yorkshire. They befriend a local station master and most of their adventures are centred around a local railway line and station. The attention to detail is spot on and there’s instant nostalgia from the depiction of a long-forgotten world.

Lionel Jeffries was an expert at his craft and this was obviously a labour of love for him, given that he served as both writer and director. And THE RAILWAY CHILDREN is a classic for a reason: it’s a pure feel-good film that manages to create a cheerful, joyous atmosphere without ever coming across as twee or schmaltzy. Jenny Agutter and the other children are the focus of the story, but it’s Bernard Cribbins as the lovable Perks who really steals all of the scenes in which he appears.

What I particularly liked about this story is that it isn’t sugar coated. Injustice, illness, and injury all play a big part here, and it’s noticeable how all the best children’s films deal with adult themes alongside the kiddie stuff. One scene, involving an injured boy on the line, is more than reminiscent of a public safety film from the 1970s. Overall THE RAILWAY CHILDREN is pure feel-good entertainment and a film it would be tough for anybody to dislike.

Other Information:

Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 49 min (109 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated G
Genre Drama, Family
Director Lionel Jeffries
Writer E. Nesbit, Lionel Jeffries
Actors Dinah Sheridan, Bernard Cribbins, William Mervyn
Country United Kingdom
Awards Nominated for 3 BAFTA 3 nominations total
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
Aspect Ratio 1.66 : 1
Camera N/A
Laboratory Technicolor (colour by) (as Technicolor ®)
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm