The Great Train Robbery (1979 movie) - Definition and Overview

The Great Train Robbery is a 1979 film directed by Michael Crichton and based on his novel of the same name. The story is loosely based on the true story of Edward Pierce, who engineered the daring theft of a train-load of gold being shipped to the British Army during the Crimean War.

The film features many picturesque characters and scenes of the Victorian era, particularly the criminal mobs of the time. The film starred Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland.

For other films and events of the same name see The Great Train Robbery