The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery
1966 · 93 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Crime, Family
The all-girl school foil an attempt by train robbers to recover £2.5 million hidden in their school.
Directed by Sidney Gilliat · Written by Frank Launder
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- F Frankie Howerd Alphonse of Monte Carlo / Alfred Askett
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Dora Bryan Amber Spottiswood -
George Cole 'Flash' Harry -
Reg Varney Gilbert -
Raymond Huntley Sir Horace, the Minister -
Richard Wattis Manton Bassett - P Portland Mason Georgina
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Terry Scott Policeman -
Eric Barker Culpepper Brown - G Godfrey Winn Truelove
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Colin Gordon Noakes -
Desmond Walter-Ellis Leonard Edwards
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