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The Theory of Flight

MOVIE • 1999

The Theory of Flight

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.1/5Votes: 46
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DramaComedyRomance

Top 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

Catherine

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Gwenyth Petty

Magistrate

Robert Blythe

Robert Blythe

Farmer

Aneirin Hughes

Aneirin Hughes

Doctor

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Natasha Williams

Care Worker

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Sian Naiomi

Volunteer

Nia Roberts

Nia Roberts

Checkout Girl

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Dilys Price

Mrs. Williams

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Film

Status

Released

Release

January 22, 1999

Runtime

101 min

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Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

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