Night Ferry (1976)
1h 0m | PG-13
Night Ferry stars Bernard Cribbins as Pyramid, a dastardly master-of-disguise who plans to smuggle an ancient Egyptian mummy out of the country. When young Jeff discovers the plan, a dangerous chase via London's Victoria and Clapham stations ensues.
Director: David Eady
Studio: Children's Film Foundation (CFF)
Genre: Action, Family, Mystery
Video: 720p
Cast
Graham Fletcher-Cook
as Jeff
Engin Ashref
as Nick
Jayne Tottman
as Carol
Bernard Cribbins
as Pyramid
Aubrey Morris
as Soapy
Carolle Rousseau
as Mille. Duval
Reviews
This is quite a jolly children's crime caper that sees two young lads and their pal "Carol" on the trail of some miscreants that have pinched a sarcophagus and are intent on smuggling it out on the night ferry (actually the boat train) to a buyer in Paris. It's a simple enough story well anchored by stalwart Bernard Cribbins and with three engaging performances from the teenagers using their ingenuity and tenaciousness to thwart the crooks. The comedy tends a little to slapstick at times, but director David Eady manages to keep the pace going along well and the kids have their fair share of near misses, red herrings and journeys on smelly, noisy - and draughty - British railways diesel trains. The scripting is fine and the score adds a fun aspect to an enjoyable hour of light-hearted nostalgia. Good fun!