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The Theory of Flight
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The Theory of Flight

1999-01-22 · 101 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Comedy · Romance

Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. After they strike up a friendship, Jane asks Richard to help fulfill her deepest wish: to lose her virginity before her death.

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Directors
Paul Greengrass
Production companies
BBC Film, Distant Horizon, Fine Line Features
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterJane Hatchard
Kenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghRichard
Gemma JonesGemma JonesAnne
Holly AirdHolly AirdJulie
Ray StevensonRay StevensonGigolo
Ruth JonesRuth JonesBecky
Sue Jones-DaviesSue Jones-DaviesCatherine
Gwenyth PettyMagistrate
Robert BlytheRobert BlytheFarmer
Aneirin HughesAneirin HughesDoctor
Natasha WilliamsCare Worker
Sian NaiomiVolunteer
Nia RobertsNia RobertsCheckout Girl
Dilys PriceMrs. Williams
Jill JamesMrs. Allen
Sidney WilliamsClub Owner
Daryl BeetonClub Organiser
Deborah Sheridan-TaylorShop Assistant
Frances LimaJulie's Colleague

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