Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines


Starring:Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Alberto Sordi, Robert Morley, Gert Fröbe, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Irina Demick, Eric Sykes, Red Skelton, Terry-Thomas, Benny Hill, Yûjirô Ishihara, Flora Robson, Karl Michael Vogler, Sam Wanamaker, Eric Barker, Maurice Denham, Fred Emney, Gordon Jackson
Director: Ken Annakin
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Product Description
This extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race features the greatest aviators from around the world. They all come together when a stuffy, but very rich, newspaper publisher decides to sponsor an airplane race across the English Channel, offering 10,000 pounds to the winner. The escapades between the American, British, French, German, Italian and Japanese teams result in the most daring and hilarious in-flight acrobatic stunts ever caught on film.


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  • Running Time 137 Min

    Format: DVD MOVIE
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    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
    Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Strange, weird movie
    • A look into human endevors. Great movie
    • Those Magnificant Men and Their Flying Machines
    • One of the RARE Classics
    • Those magnificent men in their flying machines
    		 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
    Starring: Stuart Whitman , Sarah Miles , James Fox , Alberto Sordi , and Robert Morley
    Director: Ken Annakin
    Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

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    ASIN: B00014NEX0
    Release Date: 2004-03-16

    Product Description

    This extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race features the greatest aviators from around the world. They all come together when a stuffy, but very rich, newspaper publisher decides to sponsor an airplane race across the English Channel, offering 10,000 pounds to the winner. The escapades between the American, British, French, German, Italian and Japanese teams result in the most daring and hilarious in-flight acrobatic stunts ever caught on film.


    System Requirements:
  • Running Time 137 Min

    Format: DVD MOVIE

    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

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Strange, weird movie.......2007-04-12

    I bought Magnificent Men because my four year old loves old airplanes and he actually watched the whole movie from beginning to end. When the airplanes are actually moving and the race is on or they're practising is quite interesting and somewhat engaging. The rest of the silliness is just that...silly and fun...esp. for a four year old. Some of it of course is over his head. The anniv. edition has some great info on how the film was made and who actually flew those original made machines.
    The airplanes are definitely the star of this film.

    4 out of 5 stars A look into human endevors. Great movie.......2007-04-11

    I just loved the way this movie unfolded, with a wonderful story line and reproduced "Real plains" It all flowed so well, with the way the world was then it showed how big the world use to be.

    What ever happened to Intermissions ? Well we have a one here It really brings me back to a time when a long movie was made comfortable with a little more popcorn and soda.

    5 out of 5 stars Those Magnificant Men and Their Flying Machines.......2007-02-25

    This was sent in great shape. It also is a great older movie about the first flying machines to be in that era. It involves a race of these older machines that was a lot of fun to watch.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the RARE Classics.......2007-01-23

    This is a great movie for airplane buffs and those who enjoy comedy. The filming and stunts are amazing. To think this was the beginning of aviation. A must see for anyone who appreciates comedy and/or aviation. A family favorite at my house, one we view over and over. The laughs never seem to stop.

    5 out of 5 stars Those magnificent men in their flying machines.......2007-01-13

    This movie has been one of my most favourtie comedies of all times. It is a classic that never appears dated. Excellent performances by the very best of actors, a joy to view every time

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