If Only the Trains Came (1968)
Play based on a story by Chekhov. For Gromov, behind the bars of a mental ward, the railway is the one hope of escape. For the doctor in charge, Andrei, it is the link with civilisation which alone could rose him from the lethargy of life in provincial Russia.
Director: Barry Davis
Release Date: December 16, 1968
Cast
- Bernard Archard - Dr. Andrei Ragin
- Edward Brayshaw - Dr. Khobotov
- Michael Brennan - Nikita
- Diana Davies - Town Hall Maid
- Andrew Sachs - Sergei Sergeich
- Marne Maitland - Mores
- Kevin Lindsay - Stepan
- Mark Jones - Ivan Gromov
- Mary Hignett - Darya
Screenplay
Production: Granada Television
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Barry Davis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If Only the Trains Came about?
- Play based on a story by Chekhov. For Gromov, behind the bars of a mental ward, the railway is the one hope of escape. For the doctor in charge, Andrei, it is the link with civilisation which alone could rose him from the lethargy of life in provincial Russia.
- Who directed If Only the Trains Came?
- If Only the Trains Came was directed by Barry Davis.
- Who stars in If Only the Trains Came?
- If Only the Trains Came stars Bernard Archard, Edward Brayshaw, Michael Brennan, Diana Davies, Andrew Sachs, Marne Maitland.