The Great Train Robbery
1903 · 0h 12m · Action, Adventure, Crime, Western · United States of America · Rated U (GB)
It electrified dad! It terrified mother! It will amuse you!
After the train station clerk is assaulted and left bound and gagged, then the departing train and its passengers robbed, a posse goes in hot pursuit of the fleeing bandits.
Written & directed by
Edwin S. PorterStory by
Scott Marble6.9Smart score
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