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The Flying Scot (U.S. title: Mailbag Robbery) is a 1957 British 'B' crime film produced and directed by Compton Bennett and starring Lee Patterson, Kay Callard and Alan Gifford. The screenplay was by Norman Hudis based on a story by Jan Read and Ralph Smart .
The Flying Scotsman is a 2006 British drama film, based on the life and career of Scottish amateur cyclist Graeme Obree. The film covers the period of Obree's life that saw him take, lose, and then retake the world one-hour distance record. The film stars Jonny Lee Miller as Obree, Laura Fraser, Billy Boyd, and Brian Cox.
The Mailbag Robbery: Directed by Compton Bennett. With Lee Patterson, Kay Callard, Alan Gifford, Margaret Withers. Ronnie, earning very little from his own exploits, gathers together a band of villains to carry out a robbery on 'The Flying Scotsman' passenger train.
A taut heist thriller with echoes of Film Noir right down to its largely North American cast, the film features three very different career criminals, who join forces for a daring robbery attempt aboard the famous London-Glasgow passenger train The Flying Scotsman.
A gang of four would-be robbers plans to steal a fortune in currency hidden aboard the "Flying Scotsman" in a railroad stateroom by cutting through the wall of the adjacent stateroom, but find themselves up against numerous unexpected drawbacks, including interference by their fellow passengers.
Also known as The Flying Scot in the UK. After learning what's being transported on the Flying Scot, Ronnie Cowan plans the biggest robbery of all time in this crime drama directed by Compton Bennett. The story concerns a gang that plans to steal a £500,000 worth of banknotes from an express train.
Film Details. Also Known As. Flying Scot, Mailbag Robbery. Genre. Crime. Release Date. 1957. Technical Specs. Duration. 1h 10m. TCM Emails. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM.
