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Railways (2010): Cast & Box Office

Railways (2010) movie poster

Railways is a 2010 drama directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, starring Kiichi Nakai as Hajime Tsutsui, Isao Hashizume and Tetsu Watanabe. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $6.3 million worldwide.

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Railways (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Railways About?

The premise of Railways without spoilers.

A heartwarming story of Hajime, a 50‑year‑old executive set to inherit an electronics firm, whose world shifts when his mother falls ill and his best friend dies. He returns to his Shimane hometown, confronts his estranged family, and rediscovers his childhood wish to become a conductor on the historic Ichibata Electric Railway, operating since 1911. Riding the local “bataden” train, he finds new purpose.

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Cast & crew

Railways Cast & Characters

Kiichi Nakai leads the cast as Hajime Tsutsui, with Isao Hashizume as Gorou Osawa and Tetsu Watanabe. Directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Yoshinari Nishikôri

More films directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri: The Takatsu River, Tatara Samurai, Wasao and High School Ghosthustlers.

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Box office

Railways Box Office

Railways grossed $6.3 million worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.3M

International
$6.3M
Videos

Railways Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Railways.

『RAILWAYS 49歳で電車の運転士になった男の物語』予告編
Details

Railways Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Reiruweizu: 49-sai de densha no untenshi ni natta otoko no monogatari” and “레일웨이즈-49세에 기관사가 된 남자의 이야기”.

Also known as
  • Reiruweizu: 49-sai de densha no untenshi ni natta otoko no monogatari
  • 레일웨이즈-49세에 기관사가 된 남자의 이야기
  • RAILWAYS 49歳で電車の運転士になった男の物語
  • 49岁成为电车司机的男人的故事
  • 철로
  • 49 歲成為電車司機的男人的故事

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FAQ

Railways FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Railways, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Railways?

Railways runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Railways released?

Railways was released on May 29, 2010.

Who directed Railways?

Railways was directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri.

More films by Yoshinari Nishikôri

Who is in the cast of Railways?

Railways stars Kiichi Nakai as Hajime Tsutsui, Isao Hashizume as Gorou Osawa and Tetsu Watanabe, among 7 credited actors.

How much did Railways make at the box office?

Railways grossed $6.3 million worldwide.

Does Railways have a post-credit scene?

No. Railways has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Railways in?

The original language of Railways is Japanese.

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