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The Theory of Flight
The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

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DramaComedyRomance

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

101 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

22 January 1999

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Richard

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Anne

Holly Aird

Holly Aird

Julie

Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson

Gigolo

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Becky

Sue Jones-Davies

Sue Jones-Davies

Gwenyth Petty

Gwenyth Petty

Robert Blythe

Robert Blythe

Aneirin Hughes

Aneirin Hughes

Natasha Williams

Natasha Williams

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