The First Great Train Robbery (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1978, The First Great Train Robbery is a thriller, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Michael Crichton, running about 110 minutes. “Never have so few taken so much from so many.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
Who’s in it. The First Great Train Robbery stars Sean Connery as Edward Pierce, Donald Sutherland as Robert Agar, Lesley-Anne Down as Miriam and Alan Webb as Edgar Trent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The First Great Train Robbery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Great Train Robbery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Great Train Robbery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Great Train Robbery (1978)?
- In US, The First Great Train Robbery is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Great Train Robbery worth watching?
- The First Great Train Robbery holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Great Train Robbery?
- The First Great Train Robbery stars Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Alan Webb and Malcolm Terris.
- When was The First Great Train Robbery released?
- The First Great Train Robbery was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.