Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!

2006 1h 0m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 12

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Synopsis

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The Island of Sodor's railway is to help in the construction of a new airport, but a fierce summer storm and a rivalry between the steam and diesel engines endanger the job.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Angelis
Narrator (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steve Asquith
Writers: Paul Larson, Marc Seal
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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

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4 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Thomas & Friends Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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5 / 8

WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steve Asquith, shot by Terry Permane. 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 Robert Hartshorne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4388664 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Steve Asquith directs. Terry Permane behind the camera. Robert Hartshorne scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Part of the "Thomas & Friends Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Steve Asquith, shot by Terry Permane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Robert Hartshorne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8IMDB entry: tt4388664 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.