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The 7.39 (2014): Cast

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The 7.39 is a 2014 drama directed by John Alexander, starring David Morrissey as Carl Matthews, Olivia Colman and Izzy Meikle-Small. It runs 2 hours.

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The 7.39 (2014) movie poster
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
John Alexander
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The 7.39 About?

The premise of The 7.39 without spoilers.

Carl Matthews rides the train to his property job, where his boss pushes him to fire a colleague. At home his wife Maggie and teenage children seem indifferent. On the train he argues with Sally, a divorced employee. After apologizing they talk, begin an affair and spend a night together when service stops. Drama follows the families' fallout.

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Cast & crew

The 7.39 Cast & Characters

David Morrissey leads the cast as Carl Matthews, with Olivia Colman as Maggie Matthews and Izzy Meikle-Small as Charlotte Matthews. Directed by John Alexander; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from John Alexander

More films directed by John Alexander: Little Satchmo, Bender, Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me and The Shadow in the North.

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The 7.39 Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Zug um Zug” and “Romance de gare”.

Also known as
  • Zug um Zug
  • Romance de gare
  • The 7:39
  • Encontro Inesquecível
  • 7:39 Treni
  • El tren de las 7:39

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The 7.39 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The 7.39, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The 7.39?

The 7.39 runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

Who directed The 7.39?

The 7.39 was directed by John Alexander.

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Who is in the cast of The 7.39?

The 7.39 stars David Morrissey as Carl Matthews, Olivia Colman as Maggie Matthews and Izzy Meikle-Small as Charlotte Matthews, among 7 credited actors.

Does The 7.39 have a post-credit scene?

No. The 7.39 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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