The Theory of Flight
First aired on Jan 22, 1999
60%
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
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.
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
Paul Greengrass | Director
Ivan Strasburg | Director of Photography
Rolfe Kent | Original Music Composer
Richard Hawkins | Writer
Ivan Strasburg | Cinematography
Mark Day | Editor
