The Great Train Robbery [DVD]

Movie / Show Details

Michael Crichton directed and wrote this 1978 British crime thriller set in Victorian London. Edward Pierce and his partner Agar devise an audacious scheme to steal a shipment of gold being transported by train to fund the Crimean War. Lesley-Anne Down joins them as Miriam, a sophisticated woman who helps the men obtain copies of the train’s safe keys while using her charm to manipulate officials connected to the heist. The film combines meticulous period detail with a lively, humorous tone as the trio executes their elaborate plan, culminating in a tense sequence aboard the moving train.

This single-disc DVD release runs 110 minutes and carries a PG rating from United Artists. Featuring Donald Sutherland and a cast of accomplished British character actors, the film showcases impressive production design and costuming that recreate mid-Victorian England with authentic flair. You can own this entertaining heist film on physical media at a used price.