The Flying Scotsman (2006)
The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.
Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: August 16, 2006
Cast
- Jonny Lee Miller - Graeme Obree
- Sean Brown - Young Graeme Obree
- Joseph Carney - Child Gang Leader
- Billy Boyd - Malky
- Laura Fraser - Anne Obree
- Brian Cox - Douglas Baxter
- Ron Donachie - Scobie
- Morven Christie - Katie
- David Hounslow - "Specialized" Representative
- Gary Hollywood - Cycle Courier
Screenplay
Music: Martin Phipps
Cinematography: Gavin Finney
Editing: Colin Monie
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scion Films, ContentFilm, Zero West Filmproduktion, Freewheel International, DNC Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance, Road Race Cycling Classics
Keywords
bicycle, scot, race, cycling, bicycle race, cyclist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flying Scotsman about?
- Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
- Who directed The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman was directed by Douglas Mackinnon.
- Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman stars Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Brown, Joseph Carney, Billy Boyd, Laura Fraser, Brian Cox.
- How long is The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman is a Drama film.
- Where was The Flying Scotsman produced?
- The Flying Scotsman was produced in United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Flying Scotsman?
- The themes of The Flying Scotsman include: Cycling Races and Road Endurance, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance, Road Race Cycling Classics.