The Railway Man 2013
“Revenge is never a straight line.”
What is The Railway Man?
The Railway Man is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 2, 2013
- Studios
- Archer Street Productions, Pictures in Paradise, Latitude Media
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Railway Man is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Drama, History. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A World War II torture survivor seeks those responsible for his suffering.”
- Features a notable cast including Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman
- Based on a true story and a 1995 autobiography
- Deals with heavy themes of wartime torture and trauma
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas based on true stories.
The film contains mature themes related to World War II and torture.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film based on?
It is an adaptation of the 1995 autobiography of the same name by Eric Lomax.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Jeremy Irvine, and Stellan Skarsgård.
When did the film premiere?
It premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2013.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized under drama and history.
What is the premise of the story?
A victim from World War II's Death Railway sets out to find those responsible for his torture.