Dissatisfied with the small profits shown by his petty crimes, Ronnie Cowan attempts to pull off the most sensational robbery of all time. He has learned that the Bank of Scotland periodically sends half a million pounds in one-pound notes to London for destruction, and the banknotes are transported on the famous passenger train, The Flying Scot. Cowan assembles a trusted transatlantic team and a brilliant, seemingly foolproof scheme is put into action...Lee Patterson is the man with the audacious plan and fellow Canadian Kay Callard his most glamorous accomplice in this taut heist thriller. Scripted by Carry On stalwart Norman Hudis and based on a story co-written by Danger Man creator Ralph Smart, The Flying Scot (also known as The Mail Bag Robbery) is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.SPECIAL FEATURE:Alternate Title Sequence
A new 4K restoration of the compact, claustrophobic British B-movie gem directed by Compton Bennett, as three thieves from various walks of life combine forces for a daring attempt to make themselves rich. Lee Patterson is the man with the audacious plan and Kay Callard his glamorous accomplice in this taut train heist thriller also starring Alan Gifford and Margaret Withers. Dissatisfied with the small profits gained by his petty crimes, Ronnie Cowan (Patterson) attempts to pull off the most sensational train robbery of all time. After learning that the Bank of Scotland periodically sends half a million pounds in notes from Glasgow to London for destruction aboard the famous passenger train The Flying Scot , he assembles a trusted transatlantic team and a seemingly fool proof scheme is put into action. Now available on Blu-ray for the first time. Extras: Interview with Steve Chibnall, Professor of British Cinema - The Flying Scot and the history of the British B-movie Interview with writer & journalist Barry Forshaw Alternate Opening Sequence Stills Gallery
A new 4K restoration of the compact, claustrophobic British B-movie gem directed by Compton Bennett, as three thieves from various walks of life combine forces for a daring attempt to make themselves rich. Lee Patterson is the man with the audacious plan and Kay Callard his glamorous accomplice in this taut train heist thriller also starring Alan Gifford and Margaret Withers. Dissatisfied with the small profits gained by his petty crimes, Ronnie Cowan (Patterson) attempts to pull off the most sensational train robbery of all time. After learning that the Bank of Scotland periodically sends half a million pounds in notes from Glasgow to London for destruction aboard the famous passenger train The Flying Scot , he assembles a trusted transatlantic team and a seemingly fool proof scheme is put into action. Extras: Interview with Steve Chibnall, Professor of British Cinema - The Flying Scot and the history of the British B-movie Interview with writer & journalist Barry Forshaw Alternate Opening Sequence Stills Gallery
Hitchcock's masterful film about intrigue and espionage is filled with suspense and excitement.
Hitchcock's masterful film about intrigue and espionage is filled with suspense and excitement.
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