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The Theory of Flight

First aired on Jan 22, 1999

Runtime: 101 mins

60%

Genres: 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. Jane wishes to be de-flowered before her death; Richard declines, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Helena Bonham Carter | Jane Hatchard
Kenneth Branagh | Richard
Gemma Jones | Anne
Holly Aird | Julie
Ray Stevenson | Gigolo
Ruth Jones | Becky
Featured Crew
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Paul Greengrass | Director
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Rolfe Kent | Original Music Composer
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Richard Hawkins | Writer
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Ivan Strasburg | Director of Photography
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Ivan Strasburg | Cinematography
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Mark Day | Editor