#THE RAILWAY MAN MOVIE#

The audience first meets Eric as a middle-aged, quiet and lonely WWII veteran, played by the predictably solid Colin Firth.

Luckily, 'The Railway Man' does it justice, even through a coat of the Weinstein Company’s patented prestige lacquer. It’s an impossibly powerful story, as well as an almost impossible one to waste on screen. It’s already a tale of unfathomable survival, bravery, strength and, in the end, humanity that could put most of this summer’s superheroes to shame. The incredible true story of the late Eric Lomax, however, is worthy of celebration without requiring much Hollywood embellishment. Most audiences are savvy – or cynical – enough to know most 'inspired by real events' movies are a generous 50:50 blend of reality and Hollywood’s imposed formulas. Known as the garden of Scotland, savour delicious fresh local produce, as well as seafood specialities in East Lothian's delicatessens, restaurants and cafes or at the weekly farmers' market in Haddington.Attaching the phrase 'based on a true story' to a film’s marketing has lost much of its meaning over the years. Over 40 miles of magnificent coastline mixes award-winning beaches with stuning cliffs and the world's finest selection of links golf courses including the famous Muirfield Links.įrom the excitement of Musselburgh Racecourse to Concorde in all her glory the award-winning Scottish Seabird Centre to the impressive clifftop fortress of Tantallon Castle, you'll be spoilt for choice. East Lothianĭescribed as Edinburgh's Coast & Countryside, East Lothian is on the capital's doorstep. Ancient castles, royal dwellings and religious abbeys can be found throughout the area.

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#THE RAILWAY MAN MOVIE#

Starring Academy Award-winners Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, and Jeremy Irvine, the film is a powerful tale of survival, love and redemption.ĭOWNLOAD THE MOVIE MAP See the film, then visit the locations! The Railway Man, based on the best-selling memoir by Eric Lomax, tells the extraordinary true story of a British Army officer who is tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labour camp during World War II.ĭecades later, and with the love and support of his wife Patti, Eric attempts to make peace with his past, and sets out to confront the Japanese interpreter he holds responsible for much of his treatment. Explore the film locations of The Railway Man. A powerful tale of survival, love and redemption.

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