Last Train to Fortune

"Is the book mightier than the gun?"

2026 1h 34m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

DramaWestern

Synopsis

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When schoolteacher Cecil Peachtree misses the last train to Fortune, he strikes a deal with outlaw Dooley to secure safe and timely travel. On the journey, the two develop an odd friendship through the power of knowledge.

“Is the book mightier than the gun?”

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Cast

Malcolm McDowell
Cecil Peachtree
James Paxton
Jedidiah Dooley
Mary Steenburgen
Miss Maybelle
Bernadette Peters
Miss Lily
Laura Marano
Amanda
Amy Hoerler
Craig Stark
Drunk Outlaw
Oliver Hibbs
Piano Player

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Adam Rifkin
Writers: Michele Rifkin
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Adam Rifkin, shot by Chase Bowman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jack Ryan Sullivan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dan Flesher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Malcolm McDowell and James Paxton and Mary Steenburgen carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Is the book mightier than the gun?".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt27592184 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Adam Rifkin directs. Chase Bowman behind the camera. Jack Ryan Sullivan scores. Dan Flesher cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Adam Rifkin, shot by Chase Bowman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jack Ryan Sullivan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Dan Flesher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Malcolm McDowell and James Paxton and Mary Steenburgen carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Is the book mightier than the gun?".
8IMDB entry: tt27592184 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.