The Theory of Flight (1999)
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.
Director: Paul Greengrass
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 22, 1999
Cast
- Helena Bonham Carter - Jane Hatchard
- Kenneth Branagh - Richard
- Gemma Jones - Anne
- Holly Aird - Julie
- Ray Stevenson - Gigolo
- Ruth Jones - Becky
- Sue Jones-Davies
- Gwenyth Petty
- Robert Blythe
- Aneirin Hughes
Screenplay
Music: Rolfe Kent
Cinematography: Ivan Strasburg
Editing: Mark Day
Production: BBC Film, Distant Horizon
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Male Friendship and Loyalty, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War, Medical Drama and Hospital, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
wheelchair, flight, friends, disease, dying, motor neuron disease, behinderung
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Theory of Flight about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Theory of Flight?
- The Theory of Flight was directed by Paul Greengrass.
- Who stars in The Theory of Flight?
- The Theory of Flight stars Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird, Ray Stevenson, Ruth Jones.
- How long is The Theory of Flight?
- The Theory of Flight has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Theory of Flight?
- The Theory of Flight is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Theory of Flight produced?
- The Theory of Flight was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Theory of Flight?
- The themes of The Theory of Flight include: Male Friendship and Loyalty, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War, Medical Drama and Hospital, Friendship and Bonds.