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UK import. UHD disc is region free; Blu-ray disc is region B and requires a region-free or region B Blu-ray player.

 

The Titfield Thunderbolt 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray brings the beloved Ealing comedy to life in a beautifully restored edition, celebrating one of Britain’s most charming and enduring cinematic treasures. Directed by Charles Crichton and written by T. E. B. Clarke, this lighthearted classic captures the spirit of post-war Britain with warmth, humour and community pride.

 

When British Railways plans to shut down a rural branch line, the determined residents of Titfield refuse to let it disappear. Banding together, they take matters into their own hands to operate the railway themselves, leading to a spirited and often hilarious rivalry with a competing bus company.

 

Featuring a memorable ensemble cast and packed with quintessential British wit, The Titfield Thunderbolt remains a joyful and uplifting comedy about resilience, ingenuity and small-town determination.

 

directed by: Charles Crichton
starring: Stanley Holloway, John Gregson, Naunton Wayne, Hugh Griffith, Sid James
1953 / 84 min / English

The Titfield Thunderbolt LE (UK Import) [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] - Pre-Order 6/15

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Expected to ship on or around the release date: June 15, 2026. Import pre-orders may ship after street date due to international distribution timelines.
  • 4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

    • Booklet
    • Bonus Footage
    • Documentaries: 'The Lion Locomotive'; 'Then & Now Locations'
    • Image Gallery
    • Interviews: Douglas Slocombe on Charles Crichton: Interview by Matthew Sweet
    • Making of Documentary
    • Edward Bawden poster
    • Tim Dunn on the railway that sparked 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'
    • 'The Titfield Thunderbolt' (1952): British Pathé short
    • Douglas Slocombe's Titfield Thunderbolt 16mm footage
    • Trailers

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