The Railroad Man (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1956, The Railroad Man is a drama film directed by Pietro Germi, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Train operator Andrea Marcocci has to witness the suicide of a desperate man who jumps in front of his train. Under the influence of this shock he starts making mistakes. A check up by a doctor reveals that he's at the brink of becoming an alcoholic. Due to this evaluation he is degraded and must accept a salary cut.
Who’s in it. The Railroad Man stars Pietro Germi as Andrea Marcocci, Luisa Della Noce as Sara Marcocci, Sylva Koscina as Giulia Marcocci and Saro Urzì as Gigi Liverani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Railroad Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Railroad Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Railroad Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Railroad Man (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Railroad Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Railroad Man worth watching?
- The Railroad Man holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Railroad Man?
- The Railroad Man stars Pietro Germi, Luisa Della Noce, Sylva Koscina, Saro Urzì and Carlo Giuffrè.
- When was The Railroad Man released?
- The Railroad Man was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.