description The Railway Man Overview
The Railway Man is a 2013 film based on Eric Lomax’s autobiography. The story follows Lomax’s experiences as a British prisoner of war in Japan during World War II, and his subsequent struggles with trauma. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013, featuring Colin Firth.
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info The Railway Man Specifications
| Country | Australia |
| Year | 2013 |
help The Railway Man FAQ
Is The Railway Man based on a true story?
Yes. The 2013 film adapts Eric Lomax's 1995 autobiography about his experiences as a British prisoner of war and his later confrontation with the Japanese interpreter connected to his abuse. ([Screen Australia](https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/screen-guide/railway-man-the-31171/))
Who plays Eric Lomax and Patti in The Railway Man?
Colin Firth plays the older Eric Lomax, Jeremy Irvine plays the younger Eric, and Nicole Kidman plays Patti Lomax. Hiroyuki Sanada portrays Takashi Nagase, the former interpreter Lomax seeks to confront. ([The Railway Man cast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Railway_Man_%28film%29))
Why is the Thai-Burma Railway important to the film?
Lomax was forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway after being captured by Japan during World War II. The railway represents both the physical suffering of his imprisonment and the memories that continue to affect his life decades later.
When did The Railway Man premiere?
It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2013. The film runs for about 116 minutes, while many national listings show a wider commercial release in 2014. ([Film details](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Railway_Man_%28film%29))
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