---
title: "On The Railway"
year: 1960
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/on-the-railway-1960"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 409766
imdb_id: "tt2257200"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# On The Railway (1960) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/on-the-railway-1960

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

On The Railway is a film first released in 1960. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by National Film Studio of North Korea. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A detained Korean engineer attempts to save a North-Korean engine from American forces."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise involving a high stakes engineering conflict
- offers a historical war drama narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited detailed information available about the production
- runtime is fixed at one hour and thirty minutes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains themes of war and arrest suitable for drama viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, war, tense, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/on-the-railway-1960#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kim Song Gyo
- **Networks / Studios**: National Film Studio of North Korea

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Min Hwang**
- **Jin-Hwan Lee**
- **Seung-oh Kim**
- **Cha Kye-Yong**
- **Han Ok-Ryeon**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of On The Railway?
The film was released in 1960.

### Q: What genres does On The Railway belong to?
It is classified under drama and war genres.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The movie has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character in the synopsis?
The main character is a Korean engineer arrested by American forces.

### Q: What is the engineer trying to accomplish?
He tries to save a North-Korean engine from the enemy by pretending to work for them.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [On The Railway — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/409766)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*