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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes
Director: Ken Annakin
Product Group: Video
ISBN: B00004RLE6
EAN: 4010232103307
VHS Tape
Original Release Date: 1965-06-16
Theatrical Release Date: 1965-06-16
SKU: 15064
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Video and case in good condition.
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Editorial Reviews
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Amazon.com
An air race from London to Paris provides the premise for this marvelous comedy, which features thrilling aerial photography and some stupefying stunt flying. It's set in 1910, when the (lovingly re-created) airplanes of the period were likelier to sputter and crash than they were to go in a straight line. The international contest requires an international cast, including Stuart Whitman as a cowboy American interested in the ladylove (Sarah Miles) of an English ace (James Fox). Alberto Sordi and Gert Frobe represent the Italian and German nations; Terry-Thomas plans frightful sabotage for race day. From the jaunty opening song and the great opening-credits drawings by Gerald Searle onward, the movie has a pleasingly breezy tone that sits well with the meticulous flying sequences. This is a delightful example of a certain kind of internationally flavored film of the period, somewhat similar to The Great Race, released the same year (1965). --Robert Horton
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Customer Reviews
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hilarious
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-06-22
This movie is entertaining for people of all ages with comedy, romance, and a tiniest splash of drama.
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Very good
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-05-13
I forgot how long this movie is!!! Very enjoyable though. It was a surprise for my husband and yes the kids too!!! All love it.
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Magnificent slapstick
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-04-05
This is one of the funniest physical comedies ever made. Truly a high point in slapstick. I loved it when I saw it in the theater as a kid, and was delighted when it came out on DVD.
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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-02-29
Great to see an old and funny movie. They don't make them like they used too.
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good luck
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-01-15
I had the good luck to stumble onto a playing of this when I was flipping through the TV channels. It is a delightful escape from the bad news to the day, sinister plots of some shows, etc! I was delighted to find it at Amazon. It made a great Christmas present.
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