The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom

1999 1h 33m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 25

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Synopsis

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Indy is ordered to locate and destroy a powerful German artillery gun that is mysteriously able to appear and disappear at will, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Assisting him is a colorful group of soldiers nicknamed "The Old and the Bold" because of their old age and reckless courage. Their mission takes them on a dangerous journey across the German-held veldt via wagon train and hot-air balloon. Overcoming all manner of obstacles presented by the enemy, his own side and the harsh African terrain, Indy relentlessly follows the trail of the mega-gun right into the bowels of a secret mountain hideout, where he plans an explosive end for the phantom train of doom.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sean Patrick Flanery
Indiana Jones
Ronny Coutteure
Remy Baudouin
Lynsey Baxter
Margaret Trappe
Tom Bell
Col. Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
Ronald Fraser
Donald Parks
Paul Freeman
Frederick Selous
Freddie Jones
Birdy
Norman Rodway
Gen. Jan Christiaan Smuts

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter MacDonald
Writers: Frank Darabont, George Lucas
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Kenya

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter MacDonald, shot by David Tattersall. 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 Joel McNeely. 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 Edgar Burcksen 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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Sean Patrick Flanery and Ronny Coutteure and Lynsey Baxter carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0278285 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 25 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter MacDonald directs. David Tattersall behind the camera. Joel McNeely scores. Edgar Burcksen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America, Kenya. Dialogue in English.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, Kenya.
3Directed by Peter MacDonald, shot by David Tattersall. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Joel McNeely. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Edgar Burcksen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sean Patrick Flanery and Ronny Coutteure and Lynsey Baxter carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0278285 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 25 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.