The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

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1999-01-22

A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances.

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The Theory of Flight

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A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances.

Released

1999-01-22

Runtime

101

Director

Paul Greengrass

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Language

English

Production

BBC Film

Distant Horizon

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    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena Bonham Carter
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    Kenneth Branagh

    Kenneth Branagh
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    Gemma Jones

    Gemma Jones
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    Holly Aird

    Holly Aird
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    Ray Stevenson

    Ray Stevenson
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    Ruth Jones

    Ruth Jones
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    Sue Jones-Davies

    Sue Jones-Davies
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    Gwenyth Petty

    Gwenyth Petty
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    Robert Blythe

    Robert Blythe
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    Aneirin Hughes

    Aneirin Hughes
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    Natasha Williams

    Natasha Williams