Robbie (1979): Cast
Robbie is a 1979 short horror film directed by Ronald Dunkley, starring Robin Crane as Robbie, Peter Purves and Deborah Norton. It runs 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 13 min
- Director
- Ronald Dunkley
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- British Transport Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Robbie About?
The premise of Robbie without spoilers.
Robbie, a keen young footballer, is persuaded by his older brother to squeeze through a gap in a fence onto the track. His shoes catch on the rails, causing a serious accident that ends his football career. Made for children, the film warns against fence‑breaking and railway trespassing, showing danger, in the BFI’s ‘The Age of the Train’ collection.
Robbie Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- railway
- older sister
- trespass
- police
- shock
- wheelchair
- football shoes
- train
- boy
- forename as title
- control center
- tunnel
+14 more Show fewer
- shortcut
- hole in fence
- impressionable child
- train crossing
- accident
- amputee
- hospital
- scream
- educational
- soccer
- brother brother relationship
- calling someone chicken
- one word title
- character name in title
Robbie Cast & Characters
Robin Crane leads the cast as Robbie, with Peter Purves as Narrator and Deborah Norton as Mum. Directed by Ronald Dunkley; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ronald Dunkley
- Robin Crane as Robbie
- Peter Purves as Narrator
- Deborah Norton as Mum
- Philippa Howell as W.P.C.
Also Starring in Robbie
· 4 more- Gary Forbes Jake
- Peter Bolt Bert
- Alison Bond Sally
- Matthew Roberton P.C.
Cars in Robbie
4 cars on screen, including the ERF 84 PF and the 1971 Citroën GS.
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ERF 84 PF Minor role -
1971 Citroën GS Background role -
1974 Daimler Sovereign Background role -
1973 Ford Cortina MkIII Background role
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Movies Like Robbie
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Finishing Line, The Railway Children and Runaway Railway.
Robbie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Robbie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Robbie?
Robbie runs 13 minutes.
When was Robbie released?
Robbie was released on January 2, 1979.
Who directed Robbie?
Robbie was directed by Ronald Dunkley.
Who is in the cast of Robbie?
Robbie stars Robin Crane as Robbie, Peter Purves as Narrator and Deborah Norton as Mum, among 8 credited actors.
Does Robbie have a post-credit scene?
No. Robbie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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