"1,000,000 tons. 100,000 lives. 100 minutes."

2010

1h 38m

6.6(3746 votes)

Action

Thriller

Overview

When a massive, unmanned locomotive roars out of control, the threat is more ominous than just a derailment. The train is laden with toxic chemicals, and an accident would decimate human life and cause an environmental disaster. The only hope of bringing the train to a safe stop is in the hands of veteran engineer Frank Barnes, and young conductor Will Colson, who must risk their lives to save those in the runaway's path. Inspired by true events.

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Cast & Crew

80 members

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Denzel Washington

Frank Barnes

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Chris Pine

Will Colson

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Rosario Dawson

Connie Hooper

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Kevin Dunn

Oscar Galvin, VP of Operations

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Kevin Corrigan

Inspector Scott Werner

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Lew Temple

Ned Oldham

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Kevin Chapman

Bunny

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Ethan Suplee

Dewey

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T.J. Miller

Gilleece

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Jessy Schram

Darcy Colson

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Elizabeth Mathis

Nicole Barnes

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Meagan Tandy

Maya Barnes

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David Warshofsky

Judd Stewart

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Jeff Wincott

Jesse Colson - Will's Brother

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Rebecca Harris

Pauline

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Andy Umberger

Janeway

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Dylan Bruce

Michael Colson

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Jeff Hochendoner

Clark

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Ryan Ahern

Ryan Scott - Marine Vet

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Christopher Lee Philips

Baker

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Kevin McClatchy

Hoffman

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Toni Saladna

Galvin's Assistant

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Patrick McDade

Captain Allen

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Rick Chambers

News Reporter #1

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Bill Laing

Red Truck Driver

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Scott A. Martin

Brewster Dispatcher

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Richard Pelzman

FRA Official Gene Devereaux

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Lissa Brennan

Diner Waitress

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Heather Morgan Leigh

Findlay Reporter

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Barry Ben Sr.

Findlay Police Officer

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Carla Bianco

Horse Trailer Owner

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Keith Michael Gregory

Hazma Worker

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L. Derek Leonidoff

FRA Official

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Aisha Hinds

Railway Safety Campaign Coordinator

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David Flick

Train Engineer

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Joshua Elijah Reese

Young Engineer

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Jason McCune

Radar Gun Cop

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Mike Clark

News Reporter #4

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Tom Stoviak

News Reporter #5

Production

Adrienne Wehr

News Reporter #8

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Joe Coyle

CEO Golfer #1

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Dihlon McManne

CEO Golfer #2

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Charles Van Eman

CEO Golfer #3

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Matthew J. Cates

State Trooper

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Warren Sweeney

Press Representative

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Chase Ellison

Teenage Witness

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Stephen Monroe Taylor

Truck Driver

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Jarrod DiGiorgi

Control Room Staff #1

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Finder's Key

Horse

Crew

Bud Davis

Operator (uncredited)

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Khalio Walker

Hero Kid #1

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Gilda Chestney

Hero Kid #2 (as Gilda Estelle Chestney)

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Kam Bott

Hero Kid #3

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Kevin Bott

Hero Kid #4

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Max Schuler

Hero Kid #5

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Gretchen Bluemle

Marie (Checkout Girl)

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Diane Jonardi

Mrs. Hermann (Old Lady)

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Corey Parker Robinson

Lead Officer #1

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Christopher Stadulis

Police Officer #2

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Alicia Murton

Teacher

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Nathan Hollabaugh

Young Cop

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William Wallace Ward III

Reporter #2 (as William Ward III)

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Jennifer Boresz

Reporter #3

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Victor Gojcaj

Groundman

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Maxx Hennard

Tower Operator

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Ellen Gamble

News Reporter #6

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Shelby Camptella

News Reporter #7

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John D. Leonard

Brewster Man #1

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Thomas Riley

Brewster Man #2

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Jeremiah Fragale

Cop

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Adam Kroloff

Railroad Spokesperson

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Jake Andolina

Evacuation Police Officer

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Tami Dixon

Control Room Staff #2

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Sean Derry

Controller Room Staff #3

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Amy Arce

TV Reporter

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Juan Fernandez

White Shirt Reporter

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Steve Gonzales

Another News Reporter

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Rick Rader

Train Employee Witness

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Carly Steel

Female Reporter in Helicopter

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Stephen Nelson

Reporter at Keating Summit

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