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The First Great Train Robbery is a 1978 British crime comedy directed by Michael Crichton. Based on his own 1975 novel, the film features Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, and Lesley-Anne Down in a story about a train robbery. It was adapted into a screenplay by Crichton himself.
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info The First Great Train Robbery Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1978 |
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What is The First Great Train Robbery based on?
The 1978 British crime comedy is based on Michael Crichton’s 1975 novel of the same name. Crichton also wrote the screenplay and directed the film.
Who stars in The First Great Train Robbery?
Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, and Lesley-Anne Down lead the cast. Their characters become involved in a planned robbery of a train carrying gold.
What kind of film is The First Great Train Robbery?
It is a period crime comedy built around planning and executing a train robbery. Michael Crichton mixes suspense with comic set pieces rather than presenting the story as a straight crime thriller.
Who directed The First Great Train Robbery?
Michael Crichton directed the 1978 film. It was adapted from his own 1975 novel, making the movie unusually close to its original author’s vision.
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