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The Railway Man

R20131h 56mJonathan Teplitzky

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"Revenge is never a straight line."

A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.

DramaHistory
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)World War IiVictimRedemptionBased On True StoryAutobiographyRevengeTorture

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Railway Man (2013) about?

A victim from World War II's "Death Railway" sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.

Who stars in The Railway Man?

The Railway Man stars Colin Firth (Eric), Nicole Kidman (Patti), Stellan Skarsgård (Finlay), Jeremy Irvine (Young Eric), Hiroyuki Sanada (Nagase). The film was directed by Jonathan Teplitzky.

How long is The Railway Man?

The Railway Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Railway Man?

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