Railroad Workers (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film

Released in 1947, Railroad Workers is a drama film directed by Arne Mattsson, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. The north of Sweden in 1902. A team of railroad men are building a rail road from Luleå at the Bay of Bothnia to Narvik at the Norwegian Sea. One of the newest workers, Valfrid from the south of Sweden, is not accepted by neither Stora Ballong, the informal leader of the workers, nor the others. They refuse to talk to him but instead Valfrid gets help from the sworn enemy of the railroad workers: the greedy drugstore owner Blom.
Who’s in it. Railroad Workers stars Victor Sjöström as Stora Ballong, John Elfström as Valfrid Andersson, Gunnel Broström as Viktoria and Åke Grönberg as Calle Ville, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Railroad Workers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Railroad Workers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Railroad Workers (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Railroad Workers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Railroad Workers?
- Railroad Workers stars Victor Sjöström, John Elfström, Gunnel Broström, Åke Grönberg and Inga Landgré.
- When was Railroad Workers released?
- Railroad Workers was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.