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