Best on Prime Video: The First Great Train Robbery Watch Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The First Great Train Robbery, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Sean Connery as Edward Pierce; Donald Sutherland as Robert Agar; Lesley-Anne Down as Miriam; Peter Butterworth as Putnam; Michael Elphick as Burgess; Alan Webb as Edgar Trent; Robert Lang as Sharp; Malcolm Terris as Fowler
About The First Great Train Robbery
In Victorian England, a master criminal makes elaborate plans to steal a shipment of gold from a moving train.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The First Great Train Robbery?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The First Great Train Robbery?
Sean Connery as Edward Pierce; Donald Sutherland as Robert Agar; Lesley-Anne Down as Miriam; Peter Butterworth as Putnam; Michael Elphick as Burgess; Alan Webb as Edgar Trent; Robert Lang as Sharp; Malcolm Terris as Fowler
Is this The First Great Train Robbery guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



