The Great Locomotive Chase | Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter

The Great Locomotive Chase | Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter | Disney Does It Again !

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	The Great Locomotive Chase Fess Parker, Jeffrey Hunter Walt Disney Video, 2004 average customer review:based on 29 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

After commandeering a Confederate locomotive, heroic Yankee soldiers known as the Andrews Raiders try to bring about an early end to the Civil War by crippling the Southern railroad network. But their efforts are hampered by the unrelenting bravery of a single Rebel patriot.

The Great Locomotive Chase 1956

After Commandeering a Confederate locotive heroic Yankee soldiers , known as the Andrew Rainders , try to bring about an early end to the Civil War by crippling the Southern Railroad network . But their efforts are hampted by the unrelenting bravery of single Rebel Patriot . Starring : Fess Parker (1924- ), Jeffrey Hunter (1926-1969) . High Quality Transfer . Recommended .

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Disney Does It Again !

Just like all the old Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone tales the Great Locomotive Chase makes history fun and entertaining. Quite accurate historically and easy to watch this movie may actually get your kids interested in history! And somehow manages to be unbiased--a very rare feat in civil war movies indeed!! The determination and zeal of the men on both sides is evident. Like Davy at the Alamo, we hate to know Mr. Andrews ultimate fate but the tenacity and heroics of the conductor, William Fuller, to regain his train after it had been stolen is nothing short of remarkable. Made in an innocent time, where events played out as they happened, when political correctness wasn't even heard of, and our heros taught by example.

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great family film

We watched this movie as a family - kids enjoyed it as well as adults. Good history, fair treatment of both sides in the Civil War, and there were no worries about inappropriate material. My boys, ages 8 and 13, both loved it.

A Disney classic!

This dvd takes me back to my childhood with other Disney favorites, Davy Crockett, Fantasia, Snow White, etc. Always enjoyable!

A Little Bit Independent Long Ago.

This movie was based on a true incident during the Civil War. On April 12, 1862, a group of Yankees headed by Andrews, a smooth talker and prevaricator claimed they were on the Southern side. He is the star spy, played by Fess Parker who does all the talking, a popular guy heading the Secret Service for the Northern side. The other "star" was played by Jeffrey Hunter, my J.C. with those blue eyes in 'King of Kings', not so prevalent with his Southern accent. He is the railroad conducter who follows the heisters. John Owens was a young Mark in his glasses; he played Ross ("one was pointing toward us; they all look mighty suspicious.").

They trick the train crew into leaving them outside with the train, The General, which they take over to use to burn bridges along the East/West from Memphis to Huntsville, Alabama line. Knoxville is barely able to defend East Tennessee, Campbell is south of Nashville. They hide in the car #1651 as they navigate toward the Cumberland Mountains in desolute country. The Tennessee River is impassable (that was before TVA dams were built to alleviate this constant deterrent). They dined with a group of Southern sympathizers where they sang "Dixie" and other regional songs and gave the Rebel yell. It was a close call as they took over the General; three engines came after them, led by Fuller the conductor. Engineers don't talk much; all they do is follow orders.

It was a game of keep away. Andrews claimed he was taking ammunition to Chattanooga. "Who do you think you are, own the whole railroad?" At the Johnny Reb campground, someone wondered aloud, "Won't anything stop that train?" They were to be ambushed in a tunnel with a whistle announcing their arrival. They were surrounded by S. Calvary who were on the warpath. The spies were caught and put in prison. "We've all got to go sometime." There was a fierce fight between the prisoners and Andrews was taken prisoners while the rest got away. "I'm sorry I had to deceive you. Don't hold a grudge" as he shook hands will Fuller. The Great Locomotive Chase was over.

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