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The Wrecker

19291h 14mGéza von Bolváry
IMDb 6.9

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A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.

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What is The Wrecker (1929) about?

A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.

Who stars in The Wrecker?

The Wrecker stars Carlyle Blackwell (Ambrose Barney), Benita Hume (Mary Shelton), Joseph Striker (Roger Doyle), Winter Hall (Sir Gerald Bartlett), Gordon Harker (William). The film was directed by Géza von Bolváry.

How long is The Wrecker?

The Wrecker has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1929.

Is The Wrecker worth watching?

The Wrecker holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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