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Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines -or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours and 11 Minutes is a 1965 British epic period comedy film that satirizes the early years of aviation.
With Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Alberto Sordi. Hoping to push Britain to the forefront of aviation, a London publisher organizes an international air race across the English Channel, but must contend with two entrants vying for his daughter, as well as national rivalries and cheating.
The movie takes us into the weird and wacky world of the early days of aviation, when men risked their lives for the thrill of flight.
Apr 27, 2009 · This is the original theme song from the movie Those magnificent men in their flying machines, this film and two of its stars, Terry Thomas & Eric Sykes were the inspiration for the Muttley...
This extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race features the greatest aviators from around the world. They all come together when a stuffy, but very rich, newspaper...
75% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings. In 1910, newspaper mogul Lord Rawnsley (Robert Morley) decides to offer a large cash sum to the first pilot to successfully fly over...
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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes. Currently available on 5 streaming services.
This extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race features the greatest aviators from around the world. They all come together when a stuffy, but very rich, newspaper publisher decides to sponsor an airplane race across the English Channel.
Top gun of slapstick early-aviation comedies. Read Common Sense Media's Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines review, age rating, and parents guide.
Year: 1965. Original title: Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines. Synopsis: In the early days of the 20th century, a British Newspaper offers a prize for the winner of a cross channel air race which brings flyers from all over the world.
