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The Theory Of Flight

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The Theory Of Flight Synopsis

A bittersweet comedy about a young woman suffering from motor neurone disease who is determined to lose her virginity and turns to her carer for help.

From Paul Greengrass, the director of THE BOURNE SUPREMACY and UNITED 93.

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  • Credits
    • Starring:
      Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird, Ray Stevenson
    • Director:
      Paul Greengrass
    • Producers:
      Anant Singh, Ruth Caleb, Helena Spring
    • Screenplay:
      Richard Hawkins
    • Executive Producers:
      David M Thompson
    • Distributor
      BVI UK
    • Sales Agent:
      Summit Entertainment
    • Credits summary:
      A Distant Horizon/BBC Films presentation
    • Certificate:
      15
    • Running time:
      101 mins 15 secs
  • Release Dates
    • In Cinemas
      September 24th 1999
    • Released
      September 24th 1999

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