Blue Pullman

Blue Pullman (1960)

Blue Pullman is a 1960 short documentary film directed by James Ritchie, which follows the development, preparation and a journey from Manchester to London on new British Railways Blue Pullman units. As with earlier British Transport Films, many of the personnel, scientists, engineers, crew and passengers were featured in the 20 minute film. It won several awards, including the Technical & Industrial Information section of the Festival for Films for Television in 1961. The film is also particularly noted for its score, by Clifton Parker, which, unlike the earlier Elizabethan Express is uninterrupted by any commentary.

Date of release
1960-01-01
TMDB
8.2 / 10 (4)
Runtime
26m
Genres
Documentary
Director
James Ritchie

Interesting facts

Blue Pullman is a 1960 British short documentary film directed an written by James Ritchie. It was produced by British Transport Films and follows the development and preparation of a train journey from Manchester to London on new British Railways Blue Pullman diesel multiple units.

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