The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel

Overview

A young train spotter heads to Staffordshire for a historic journey through a soon to be condemned tunnel. During his trip, he encounters a series of eccentric characters. With his passion for the railways and naïve disposition, Benjamin inadvertently encourages them to reveal their innermost fears and darkest secrets.

Directed by Alan Clarke

Top cast

Richard O'Callaghan

Fowler

Paul Brooke

Farquhar

I

Iain Reid

Smith

R

Robert Hartley

McCullow

John Owens

Corporal

B

Bill Lyons

Truculent

L

Laurie Asprey

Brian

Jonathan Burn

2nd Lt. Florence

Noel Dyson

Mrs. Dyson

C

Claire Davenport

Megs

V

Victor Platt

Mr. Dyson

Joe Gladwin

Adam Coulson

G

Griffith Davis

Jackie Coulson

John Le Mesurier

Judge Grayson

J

John Scott Martin

Ticket Man

Angela Pleasence

Beatrice Grayson

Shelagh Fraser

Mrs. Grayson

A

Anthony Kelly

Gardner

Toke Townley

Mr. Phillips

Eileen Way

Mrs. Phillips

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