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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953): Cast

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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman is a 1953 documentary directed by Roman Kroitor, starring Paul Tomkowicz and Tommy Tweed. It runs 9 minutes.

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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Roman Kroitor
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman About?

The premise of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman without spoilers.

The documentary follows Paul Tomkowicz, a Polish‑born Canadian, as he reflects on his work as a streetcar switchman and his life in Winnipeg. He contrasts the freedoms of his new Canadian home with his memories of Poland. Winter brings frozen, mud‑filled rail switches, and keeping them clear in any weather is the switchman’s essential duty.

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman Cast & Characters

Paul Tomkowicz leads the cast, with Tommy Tweed as Narrator. Directed by Roman Kroitor.

From the director

More from Roman Kroitor

More films directed by Roman Kroitor: Stravinsky, Lonely Boy, Universe and Glenn Gould: Off the Record.

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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman Videos

The featurette of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman.

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Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman runs 9 minutes.

When was Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman released?

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman was released on January 2, 1953.

Who directed Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman was directed by Roman Kroitor.

More films by Roman Kroitor

Who is in the cast of Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman?

Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman stars Paul Tomkowicz and Tommy Tweed as Narrator.

Does Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman have a post-credit scene?

No. Paul Tomkowicz: Street Railway Switchman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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