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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 .
- Compton Bennett
- Stanley Black
- Insignia Films
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.
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.
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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.
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.
- Compton Bennett
- Insignia Films, Anglo-Amalgamated
Aug 11, 2022 · Train in vain. A well-made, briskly paced, low budget British B-movie heist thriller from 1957, THE FLYING SCOT, gets off to a superb start, and while it tips its narrative hand far too quickly, it’s still peppered with effective sequences.
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…