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Night Ferry

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Night Ferry stars Bernard Cribbins as Pyramid, a dastardly master-of-disguise who plans to smuggle an ancient Egyptian mummy out of the country. When young Jeff discovers the plan, a dangerous chase via London's Victoria and Clapham stations ensues.

Status: Released

Released Date: 1976-07-22

Runtime: 60 mins

Director: David Eady

Spoken language: English

Genres: Action, Family, Mystery

Original title: Night Ferry

Production Companies: Children's Film Foundation (CFF)

Production Countries: United Kingdom

Cast

Graham Fletcher-Cook

Engin Ashref

Jayne Tottman

Bernard Cribbins

Aubrey Morris

Carolle Rousseau

Lloyd Anderson

Reviews

Geronimo1967

This is quite a jolly children's crime caper that sees two young lads and their pal "Carol" on the trail of some miscreants that have pinched a sarcophagus and are intent on smuggling it out on the night ferry (actually the boat train) to a buyer in Paris. It's a simple enough story well anchored by stalwart Bernard Cribbins and with three engaging performances from the teenagers using their ingenuity and tenaciousness to thwart the crooks. The comedy tends a little to slapstick at times, but director David Eady manages to keep the pace going along well and the kids have their fair share of near misses, red herrings and journeys on smelly, noisy - and draughty - British railways diesel trains. The scripting is fine and the score adds a fun aspect to an enjoyable hour of light-hearted nostalgia. Good fun!

2023-06-03

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