The Flying Scotsman (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1929, The Flying Scotsman is a drama and crime film directed by Castleton Knight, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The Flying Scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the Flying Scotsman train from London to Edinburgh. Engine driver Bob is due to retire from his job after years of distinguished service. On his second to last day he reports Crow, a disgruntled fireman for drinking at work, leading to his dismissal. The sacked man decides to get his revenge, vowing to kill Bob on his final run. Meanwhile, Crow's young replacement has fallen in love with a beautiful girl, whose father, unbeknown to him, happens to be Bob (and who has also boarded the train in an attempt to stop the villain).
Who’s in it. The Flying Scotsman stars Gordon Harker, Alec Hurley as Crow, Pauline Johnson as Joan White and Moore Marriott as Bob White, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Flying Scotsman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Scotsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flying Scotsman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Scotsman (1929)?
- In US, The Flying Scotsman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flying Scotsman worth watching?
- The Flying Scotsman holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman stars Gordon Harker, Alec Hurley, Pauline Johnson, Moore Marriott and Ray Milland.
- When was The Flying Scotsman released?
- The Flying Scotsman was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.