The Railway Children is a 1906 children's book by English author Edith Nesbit [1858-1924]. The book was adapted for the screen by British film-maker Lionel Jeffries, who also directed the film. A remake of Les enfants du chemin de fer (2000) was released in 2000.
Yes. The 1906 book is in public domain in the United States and is available here.
Descriptions of the movie frequently call it "Edwardian", which refers to the reign of King Edward VII from 1901-1910. When receiving their watches for averting disaster after the landslide, the 'old gentleman' says that it is 1905.
They are the three Waterbury children, Roberta ("Bobbie") (Jenny Agutter), Peter (Gary Warren), and Phyllis (Sally Thomsett).
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- How long is The Railway Children?1 hour and 49 minutes
- When was The Railway Children released?October 28, 1971
- What is the IMDb rating of The Railway Children?7.3 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Railway Children?Mrs. Waterbury, Perks, Old Gentleman, Phyllis Waterbury, Peter Waterbury, Aunt Emma, Mrs. Perks, Jim, and Mrs. Viney
- What is the plot of The Railway Children?After the enforced absence of their father, three children move with their mother to Yorkshire, where during their adventures they attempt to discover the reason for his disappearance.
- What was the budget for The Railway Children?500,000
- How much did The Railway Children earn at the worldwide box office?$32,200
- How much did The Railway Children earn at the US box office?$319,000
- What is The Railway Children rated?G
- What genre is The Railway Children?Drama and Family
- How many awards has The Railway Children been nominated for?3 nominations
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