The Theory of Flight

The Theory of Flight

22/1/1999 1h 41m 6.2/10

Overview

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.

Director

Paul Greengrass

Top Billed Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Richard

Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson

Gigolo

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Anne

Holly Aird

Holly Aird

Julie

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Becky

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