The Theory of Flight 25 years old

The Theory of Flight

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.

Credits

The Theory of Flight Cast

Name Character
Ruth Jones She was 32, now 57 years old as Becky
Helena Bonham Carter She was 32, now 57 years old as Jane Hatchard
Kenneth Branagh He was 38, now 63 years old as Richard
Sue Jones-Davies She was 50, now 75 years old
Gemma Jones She was 56, now 81 years old as Anne
Ray Stevenson He was 34, now 59 years old as Gigolo
Robert Blythe He was 52, 71 years old when he died
Holly Aird She was 29, now 54 years old as Julie
Natasha Williams She was 27, now 52 years old

The Theory of Flight Crew

Name Department
Mark Day as Editor. He was 20 (now 45) years old Editing
Rolfe Kent as Music. He was 36 (now 61) years old Sound
Ivan Strasburg as Cinematography. Crew
Richard Hawkins as Author. He was 437 (58) years old when He died Writing
Paul Greengrass as Director. He was 43 (now 68) years old Directing
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The Theory of Flight (25 years)

  • Release day: Friday, January 22, 1999
  • Runtime: 101 minutes