

The Theory of Flight
January 22, 1999•1h 41m•★ 6.3
DramaComedyRomance
Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. After they strike up a friendship, Jane asks Richard to help fulfill her deepest wish: to lose her virginity before her death.
Director
Paul GreengrassWriters
Cast

Helena Bonham Carter
Jane Hatchard

Kenneth Branagh
Richard

Gemma Jones
Anne

Holly Aird
Julie

Ray Stevenson
Gigolo

Ruth Jones
Becky

Sue Jones-Davies
Catherine
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Gwenyth Petty
Magistrate

Robert Blythe
Farmer

Aneirin Hughes
Doctor

Natasha Williams
Care Worker
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Sian Naiomi
Volunteer

Nia Roberts
Checkout Girl
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Dilys Price
Mrs. Williams
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Jill James
Mrs. Allen
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Sidney Williams
Club Owner
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Daryl Beeton
Club Organiser
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Deborah Sheridan-Taylor
Shop Assistant
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Frances Lima
Julie's Colleague