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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965)

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

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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

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Director(s):
Ken Annakin
Writer(s):
Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
Producer(s):
Stan Margulies
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G(Excellent For Children)
Categories:
Comedy, Action / Adventure
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines Awards:
  • 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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    Jeffrey N.

    Great fun movie for the whole family. They don't make them like this anymore nor will they.

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    William H.

    It is a fun movie with great arial footage. You truly want to fly after seeing this flick. I'm enjoying so much my big winde screen television. Seeing such great vistas. A nice combination to learn, laugh and appreciate.

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    Rich B.

    If you like flying you'll enjoy this cutesy, sometimes funny movie.

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