Plot Summary
Documentary filmmakers offer a fascinating look at one of the most spectacular engineering feats of the 19th Century as the story of the Transcontinental Railroad comes to life in a film that's sure to appeal to historians and railroad enthusiasts alike. As legions of tireless workers toiled for six years to realize the vision of shady entrepreneurs and imaginative engineers, the remarkable railway dream slowly became a reality. But not everyone was so pleased with the remarkable achievement. Despite the devastating effect that the tremendous transportation breakthrough would have on the Native American population, the lasting impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on the politics and culture of a rapidly expanding country would forever mark it as an invaluable component of the American success story.
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Director & Crew
Michael Chin
Director
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It has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 votes.
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The Transcontinental Railroad was directed by Michael Chin and released in 2003.
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The Transcontinental Railroad has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2003-01-27
- Status
- Released