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The Flying Scotsman (DVD, 2007)
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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.Product Identifiers
ProducerSara Giles, Peter Broughan, Peter Gallagher
EAN5039036035590
eBay Product ID (ePID)62233338
Product Key Features
ActorSteven Berkoff, Laura Fraser, Jonny Lee Miller, Andy Griffith, Billy Boyd, Morvern Christie, Brian Cox
Film/TV TitleThe Flying Scotsman
DirectorDouglas Mackinnon
LanguageEnglish
Run Time98 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2007
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Interactive Menu
GenreDrama, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ComposerMartin Phipps
Additional InformationTHE 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.
ReviewsEmpire - A thrillingly cinematic film...Jonny Lee Miller is at his best, Scottish Sun - I cried twice and laughed out loud...Brilliant
ScreenwriterDeclan Hughes, John Brown, Simon Rose
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
Movie/TV TitleThe Flying Scotsman
Director of PhotographyGavin Finney
Consumer AdviceContains strong language
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- 05 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 MVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2021
Well worth watching 👍
Cool film about a legend ; not just one for cycling obsessives 🙂Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Sep, 2022
The Scottish Power horse
Loved this film with all his personal illness he achieved the impossible with washing machine parts. Breathtaking performance 🎭Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Nov, 2019
Great triumph-of-the-underdog movie
Fantastic film, though I might be a teensy bit biased.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Nov, 2019
Worth watching
Great filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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