Stuart Whitman,
Sarah Miles,
James Fox,
Alberto Sordi,
Robert Morley
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Ken Annakin's large-canvas comedy Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines is set in 1910. In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley (Robert Morley) offers 10,000 pounds to t... read more
DVD Release Date: March 16, 2004
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May 31, 2011A comedy classic, very much of its time, full of slap-stick and silly humour. The cast is brilliant too, an eclectic mix of European favourites but mainly British comedic masters. I love the story, I love the actors and the humour, Ken Annakin is a great British director, often o... read more
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March 22, 2008One of those childhood classics they always showed on holidays to watch over and over again. Sure, it doesn't work quite as well anymore as it used to, with me growing up and expectations of movies changing so much. But the mere nostalgia was already worth the re-watch.
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July 22, 2007This live action version of an airborne wacky races is predictable slapstick but moustache twirling Terry Thomas is always worth watching as the original Dick Dastardly.
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November 26, 2006Terry-Thomas' so hilarious in this extraordinary comic version of the historic 1910 London to Paris air race.
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September 12, 2011Another 60's comedy that I had seen years ago and re-watched (on tv) recently. I'm not sure if anyone on the production of this movie worked for Disney's live action division or if it is the general popularity of these big comedies during this decade, but this reminds me of numer... read more
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December 14, 2007I cant rave about this enough...What a wonderful film. I loved the era and could watch this now.
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December 17, 2009Worth a viewing just for the absurdity of it all. The flying machines these guys come up with are worth a viewing by themselves. Benny Hill and Gert Frobe (Goldfinger from the James Bond movie with Sean Connery) are funny central characters and the overall cast was very funny. Wo... read more
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February 26, 2008A comedy classic & major childhood fav. I adore anything with Terry Thomas. Luv the title/opening sequence too. Watch with THE GREAT RACE for a comedy nite.
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July 7, 2007Romance, adventure, villianry, brilliant scenery, cheesy...a few words that describe a great movie. Lengthy, yet well worth the watch to see all the quaint, recreated flying machines from aviation's infancy. Also some great vintage autos & motorcycles as well. Great flic !!!
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April 9, 2007Will always remember this one at the drive in when i was 8 or so. An inspiration to all Aviators. And FUNNY
Critic Reviews
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media
May 31, 2005
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Funny, zany and full of magnificent vintage airplanes; Red Skelton open and close is great.
April 3, 2005
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Goofy "great race" fun.
February 24, 2004
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
...part slapstick, part spectacle, and part adventure, but most of all it's sweet, lighthearted fun. Full Review
July 19, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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May 16, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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November 4, 2004
Mark R. Leeper, rec.arts.movies.reviews
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