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The Flying Scotsman (DVD, 2007)

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No one had ever suspected that Britain was capable of producing world-class cyclists.

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Graeme Obree is a Scottish cyclist who is seemingly past his prime. When he learns his old rival will race for a record, Graeme decides to get back in the game. His wife, a fellow avid cyclist, and a friend all join him in his quest. Though his opponent's bike boasts ú250,000 in engineering, Graeme builds his from scratch, even dismantling a washing machine to make the perfect bike.

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Producer
Sara Giles, Peter Broughan, Peter Gallagher
EAN
5039036035590
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62233338

Product Key Features

Film/TV Title
The Flying Scotsman
Actor
Steven Berkoff, Laura Fraser, Jonny Lee Miller, Andy Griffith, Billy Boyd, Morvern Christie, Brian Cox
Director
Douglas Mackinnon
Format
DVD
Language
English
Release Year
2007
Features
Widescreen, Interactive Menu
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Genre
Drama, General
Run Time
98 Mins

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Certificate
15
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Director of Photography
Gavin Finney
Reviews
Empire - A thrillingly cinematic film...Jonny Lee Miller is at his best, Scottish Sun - I cried twice and laughed out loud...Brilliant
Consumer Advice
Contains strong language
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THE FLYING SCOTSMAN follows the standard blueprint for a sports film: underdog overcomes obstacles to become a champion--but adds the element of the hero's real-life mental illness to make an engaging drama. Jonny Lee Miller (TRAINSPOTTING) plays Graeme Obree, a Scottish cyclist who is seemingly past his prime. He has gone from winning races to running a losing bike shop, but he can't be called a quitter. When he learns his old rival will race for a record, Graeme decides to get back in the game. His wife (Laura Fraser, A KNIGHT'S TALE), a fellow avid cyclist (Billy Boyd, THE LORD OF THE RINGS - THE RETURN OF THE KING), and a friend (Brian Cox, RUNNING WITH SCISSORS) all join him in his quest. Though his opponent's bike boasts ú250,000 in engineering, Graeme builds his from scratch, even dismantling a washing machine to make the perfect bike. In addition to his lack of a designer cycle, Graeme also struggles with a mental illness that makes it difficult for him to get out of bed, much less try for a world record. But despite his troubles, Graeme is stubborn and driven, and Miller ably captures the zeal of the real-life athlete. Cox may be best known as a villain in films such as X-MEN 2, but it's fascinating to see him play such a sympathetic character here. For those who love sports movies (or even just dramas in general), THE FLYING SCOTSMAN begs comparison to CHARIOTS OF FIRE. For most people, cycling doesn't hold the thrill of the typical spectator sports, and one might assume that extends to the movie as well. But thanks to its strong characters and the novelty of a film about cycling, THE FLYING SCOTSMAN deserves a look. The mental illness aspect of the plot adds an interesting element to what would've been a standard film.
Movie/TV Title
The Flying Scotsman
Composer
Martin Phipps
Sound source
Dolby Digital 5.1
Screenwriter
Declan Hughes, John Brown, Simon Rose

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5 out of 5 stars
by bikerajm05 Dec, 2019
if you did not live at the time or were not part of the cycling fraternity watch and be amazed
The value of this film is in its historical significance. O'Bree was ahead of his time and the governing bodies did all they could to prevent him winning and setting records. His achievements were epic and on a shoe string and whilst the directing and production are a little under par the underlying story needed to be told and retained for prosperity. Tony M
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4 out of 5 stars
by toecutt2712 Oct, 2021
Well worth watching 👍
Cool film about a legend ; not just one for cycling obsessives 🙂
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5 out of 5 stars
by sabatelli6714 Sep, 2022
The Scottish Power horse
Loved this film with all his personal illness he achieved the impossible with washing machine parts. Breathtaking performance 🎭
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5 out of 5 stars
by oofy9920 Nov, 2019
Great triumph-of-the-underdog movie
Fantastic film, though I might be a teensy bit biased.
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5 out of 5 stars
by patpa3368_idsjp...13 Nov, 2019
Worth watching
Great film
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if you did not live at the time or were not part of the cycling fraternity watch and be amazed

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