# The First Great Train Robbery (1978)

> A charismatic Victorian mastermind assembles an eccentric crew for a meticulously planned gold heist aboard a moving train.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6548

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Thriller, Adventure, Drama, Crime
- Director: Michael Crichton
- Cast: Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down, Peter Butterworth, Michael Elphick, Alan Webb, Robert Lang, Malcolm Terris
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079240/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, playful, suspenseful, classic movie night, heist film marathon

## Synopsis

A daring heist unfolds on the tracks of Victorian England, where meticulous planning meets high-stakes adventure.

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