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The Wrecker (1929)

IMDb 6.31h 14mCrime Drama

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Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Carlyle Blackwell as Ambrose Barney in The Wrecker 1929

Carlyle Blackwell

Ambrose Barney

Benita Hume as Mary Shelton in The Wrecker 1929

Benita Hume

Mary Shelton

Joseph Striker as Roger Doyle in The Wrecker 1929

Joseph Striker

Roger Doyle

Winter Hall as Sir Gerald Bartlett in The Wrecker 1929

Winter Hall

Sir Gerald Bartlett

Gordon Harker as William in The Wrecker 1929

Gordon Harker

William

Pauline Johnson as Beryl Matchley in The Wrecker 1929

Pauline Johnson

Beryl Matchley

Leonard Thompson as Rameses Ratchett in The Wrecker 1929

Leonard Thompson

Rameses Ratchett

Director & Crew

Géza von Bolváry

Director

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What is the IMDb rating of The Wrecker?

It has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 7 votes.

Who directed The Wrecker?

The Wrecker was directed by Géza von Bolváry and released in 1929.

How long is The Wrecker?

The Wrecker has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes.

Movie Details

Release Date: 1929-07-16
Status: Released