Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965)
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Ken Annakin's large-canvas comedy Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines is set in 1910. In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley (Robert Morley) offers 10,000 pounds to the first person who can fly across the English Channel. A huge number of hopefuls enter the contest, including the scheming Sir Percy Ware-Armitage (Terry-Thomas), who, with the help of his henchman Courtney (Eric Sykes), attempts to sabotage the other entries. There is also a love triangle featuring Orvil Newton (Stuart Whitman) and Richard Mays (James Fox) competing for the heart of Patricia Rawnsley (Sarah Miles). ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ken Annakin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Ken Annakin's large-canvas comedy Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines is set in 1910. In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley (Robert Morley) offers 10,000 pounds to the first person who can fly across the English Channel. A huge number of hopefuls enter the contest, including the scheming Sir Percy Ware-Armitage (Terry-Thomas), who, with the help of his henchman Courtney (Eric Sykes), attempts to sabotage the other entries. There is also a love triangle featuring Orvil Newton (Stuart Whitman) and Richard Mays (James Fox) competing for the heart of Patricia Rawnsley (Sarah Miles). ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 137 mins
Complete Cast of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
- Stuart Whitman - Orvil Newton
- James Fox - Richard Mays
- Robert Morley - Lord Rawnsley
- Jean-Pierre Cassel - Pierre Dubois
- Terry-Thomas - Sir Percival Ware-Armitage
- Irina Demick - Brigitte
- Irina Demick - Francoise
- Irina Demick - Betty
- Yujiro Ishihara - Yamamoto
- Karl Michael Vogler - Capt. Rumpelstoss
- Red Skelton - Neanderthal Man
- Fred Emney - Colonel
- Davy Kaye - Jean
- Jeremy Lloyd - Lt. Parsons
- Millicent Martin - Airline Hostess
- Marjorie Rhodes - Maid
- William Rushton - Tremayne Gascoyne
- Jimmy Thompson - Photographer in the Old Mill Cafe
- Tony Hancock - Harry Popperwell
- Dame Cicely Courtneidge - Muriel
- Steve Plytas - Continental Journalist
- Ronnie Stevens - R.A.C. Officer
- Sarah Miles - Patricia Rawnsley
- Alberto Sordi - Count Emilio Ponticelli
- Gert Fröbe - Col. Manfred von Holstein
- Eric Sykes - Courtney
- Irina Demick - Yvette
- Irina Demick - Ingrid
- Irina Demick - Marlene
- Benny Hill - Fire Chief Perkins
- Flora Robson - Mother Superior
- Sam Wanamaker - George Gruber
- Eric Barker - French Postman
- Gordon Jackson - McDougal
- John Le Mesurier - French Painter
- Zena Marshall - Sophia Ponticelli
- Eric Pohlmann - Italian Mayor
- Norman Rossington - Assistant Fire Chief
- Graham Stark - Fireman
- Michael Trubshawe - Niven
- Maurice Denham - Trawler Skipper
- James Robertson Justice - Narrator
- Ferdinand "Ferdy" Mayne - French Official
- Bill Nagy - American Journalist
- Director(s):
- Ken Annakin
- Writer(s):
- Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
- Producer(s):
- Stan Margulies
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Excellent For Children)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure, Comedy
- 1965 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Costume Design in Color [British]
- 1965 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Costume Design in Color [British]
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