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The Great Locomotive Chase | 
 enlarge | Director: Francis D. Lyon
Actors: Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter, Jeff York, John Lupton, Eddie Firestone
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 8725
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 3362403
UPC: 786936234015
EAN: 0786936234015
ASIN: B0000DZTNF
Theatrical Release Date: June 8, 1956
Release Date: May 4, 2004
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Disney's Great Locomotive Chase relates a true Civil War story about the Andrews Raiders, a team of 22 Union spies. In 1862 they snatched a train out from under the normally watchful eyes of Confederate troops based near Atlanta in a daredevil attempt to wreck the track and bridges of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. It was a high-stakes operation with a huge payoff. If they succeeded, they would effectively win the war; if they were caught, they were sure to be hanged. This 1956 feature shores up the suspense of the scheme masterfully. We watch, transfixed, as the relentless Confederate train conductor, William Fuller (played by the all-business Jeffrey Hunter) roars through a bevy of Southern stations hot on the heels of his hijacked locomotive. Will James Andrews (Fess Parker), leader of the Raiders, outrun him? History buffs won't need to keep watching for long, but they'll want to anyway--the portrayal of the Raiders' gumption and against-all-odds heroics pushes the basest, most human of audience buttons. It's not that The Great Locomotive Chase is a simple but well-done film about good vs. evil. Instead, it explores both sides' motives and draws gentle conclusions about honor, and it does so at an invigoratingly high clip. In that way, it's a movie worth sharing with kids 8 and older--there's no blood and only a sprinkling of violence here, but as with all war stories, tragedy plays a prominent role. --Tammy La Gorce
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After commandeering a Confederate locomotive, heroic Yankee soldiers known as the Andrews Raiders try to bring about an early end to the Civil War by crippling the Southern railroad network. But their efforts are hampered by the unrelenting bravery of a single Rebel patriot.
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A Little Bit Independent Long Ago. August 14, 2008
This movie was based on a true incident during the Civil War. On April 12, 1862, a group of Yankees headed by Andrews, a smooth talker and prevaricator claimed they were on the Southern side. He is the star spy, played by Fess Parker who does all the talking, a popular guy heading the Secret Service for the Northern side. The other "star" was played by Jeffrey Hunter, my J.C. with those blue eyes in 'King of Kings', not so prevalent with his Southern accent. He is the railroad conducter who follows the heisters. John Owens was a young Mark in his glasses; he played Ross ("one was pointing toward us; they all look mighty suspicious.").
They trick the train crew into leaving them outside with the train, The General, which they take over to use to burn bridges along the East/West from Memphis to Huntsville, Alabama line. Knoxville is barely able to defend East Tennessee, Campbell is south of Nashville. They hide in the car #1651 as they navigate toward the Cumberland Mountains in desolute country. The Tennessee River is impassable (that was before TVA dams were built to alleviate this constant deterrent). They dined with a group of Southern sympathizers where they sang "Dixie" and other regional songs and gave the Rebel yell. It was a close call as they took over the General; three engines came after them, led by Fuller the conductor. Engineers don't talk much; all they do is follow orders.
It was a game of keep away. Andrews claimed he was taking ammunition to Chattanooga. "Who do you think you are, own the whole railroad?" At the Johnny Reb campground, someone wondered aloud, "Won't anything stop that train?" They were to be ambushed in a tunnel with a whistle announcing their arrival. They were surrounded by S. Calvary who were on the warpath. The spies were caught and put in prison. "We've all got to go sometime." There was a fierce fight between the prisoners and Andrews was taken prisoners while the rest got away. "I'm sorry I had to deceive you. Don't hold a grudge" as he shook hands will Fuller. The Great Locomotive Chase was over.
A Disney classic! December 12, 2007
This dvd takes me back to my childhood with other Disney favorites, Davy Crockett, Fantasia, Snow White, etc. Always enjoyable!
great family film October 5, 2007
We watched this movie as a family - kids enjoyed it as well as adults. Good history, fair treatment of both sides in the Civil War, and there were no worries about inappropriate material. My boys, ages 8 and 13, both loved it.
 Disney Does It Again ! September 14, 2007
Just like all the old Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone tales the Great Locomotive Chase makes history fun and entertaining. Quite accurate historically and easy to watch this movie may actually get your kids interested in history! And somehow manages to be unbiased--a very rare feat in civil war movies indeed!! The determination and zeal of the men on both sides is evident. Like Davy at the Alamo, we hate to know Mr. Andrews ultimate fate but the tenacity and heroics of the conductor, William Fuller, to regain his train after it had been stolen is nothing short of remarkable. Made in an innocent time, where events played out as they happened, when political correctness wasn't even heard of, and our heros taught by example.
The Great Locomotive Chase 1956 August 19, 2007
After Commandeering a Confederate locotive heroic Yankee soldiers , known as the Andrew Rainders , try to bring about an early end to the Civil War by crippling the Southern Railroad network . But their efforts are hampted by the unrelenting bravery of single Rebel Patriot . Starring : Fess Parker (1924- ), Jeffrey Hunter (1926-1969) . High Quality Transfer . Recommended .
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