Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
"20th Century-Fox Presents The Motion Picture That Sets Comedy Ahead 100 Years!"
Originally released in 1965. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes is a comedy film. directed by Ken Annakin. With a runtime of 2h 18m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, and James Fox
Synopsis
In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first person who can fly across the English Channel. But one of the participants, Percy, plots to sabotage his competitor's planes. Will Percy triumph?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 18m
138 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (188 votes)
Budget
$5.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$30M
5.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stuart Whitman
as Orvil Newton
Sarah Miles
as Patricia Rawnsley
James Fox
as Richard Mays
Alberto Sordi
as Count Emilio Ponticelli
Robert Morley
as Lord Rawnsley
Gert Fröbe
as Colonel Manfred von Holstein
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Pierre Dubois
Eric Sykes
as Courtney
Red Skelton
as The Neanderthal Man
Terry-Thomas
as Sir Percy Ware-Armitage
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,600,000
- Revenue
- $29,950,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes about?
In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first person who can fly across the English Channel. But one of the participants, Perc...
Who directed Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes?
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes was directed by Ken Annakin.
How long is Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes?
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
When was Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes released?
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes was released on June 16, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes?
The main cast of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes includes Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Alberto Sordi, Robert Morley.
Is Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes worth watching?
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 188 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.