Rail
Originally released in 1967. Rail is a documentary film. directed by Geoffrey Jones. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"Rail" captures British Railways at a major turning-point in its history. In certain respects, this was a period of considerable upheaval and loss. There was a facing-up to the increasing need for a big modernisation drive. Full and speedy electrification, or the wider promotion of diesel-power on remaining lines, became a matter of top priority. Geoffrey Jones recorded a rapidly disappearing world of everyday steam travel, with its labour-intensive rail workforce : some of the footage in "Rail" (recognisable from "Snow") dates from around 1962.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Geoffrey Jones (Films)
- British Transport Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rail about?
"Rail" captures British Railways at a major turning-point in its history. In certain respects, this was a period of considerable upheaval and loss. There was a facing-up to the increasing need for ...
Who directed Rail?
Rail was directed by Geoffrey Jones.
How long is Rail?
Rail has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Rail released?
Rail was released on January 1, 1967 in theaters.