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The Flying Scot (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1957 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1957, The Flying Scot is a drama and krimi film directed by Compton Bennett, running about 70 minutes. “Fantastic robbery on the mile-a-minute express, every second a lifetime of suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A gang of four would-be robbers plans to steal a fortune in currency hidden aboard the "Flying Scotsman" in a railroad stateroom by cutting through the wall of the adjacent stateroom, but find themselves up against numerous unexpected drawbacks, including interference by their fellow passengers.

Who’s in it. The Flying Scot stars Lee Patterson as Ronnie, Kay Callard as Jackie, Alan Gifford as Phil and Jeremy Bodkin as Charlie, the boy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Flying Scot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In Vereinigtes Königreich you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Scot page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Scot tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch The Flying Scot (1957)?
In Vereinigtes Königreich, The Flying Scot is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Flying Scot worth watching?
The Flying Scot holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Flying Scot?
The Flying Scot stars Lee Patterson, Kay Callard, Alan Gifford, Jeremy Bodkin and Kerry Jordan.
When was The Flying Scot released?
The Flying Scot was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.