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The Flying Scotsman (2006) -- The true story of Graeme Obree, the Champion cyclist who built his bicycle from old bits of washing machines who won his championship only to have his title stripped from him and his mental health problems which he has suffered since.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   1,799 votes
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Director:
Writers:
John Brown (writer) and
Simon Rose (writer) ...
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Release Date:
26 April 2007 (New Zealand) more
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Tagline:
Hope made him a dreamer. Heart made him a hero. more
Plot:
The true story of Graeme Obree, the Champion cyclist who built his bicycle from old bits of washing machines who won his championship only to have his title stripped from him and his mental health problems which he has suffered since. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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User Reviews:
Shame only on limited release in US more (20 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jonny Lee Miller ... Graeme Obree

Sean Brown ... Young Graeme Obree
Joseph Carney ... Child Gang Leader
Crawford McInally-Kier ... First Child Bully
Jan Plazalski ... Second Child Bully
Niall Macgregor ... Graeme's Father
Julie Austin ... Graeme's Mother
Morag Calder ... First Office Receptionist

Billy Boyd ... Malky

Laura Fraser ... Anne Obree

Jean Marie Coffey ... Woman at Finish Line
Christopher Anderson ... Baby Ewan

Brian Cox ... Douglas Baxter
Ron Donachie ... Scobie

Morven Christie ... Katie
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Flying Scotsman - Allein zum Ziel (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some mature thematic elements and strong language.
Runtime:
96 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
David Tennant was cast in this film but had to drop out because of changed dates. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Several vehicles on the 1993 Glasgow streets are models not available at that time (including a Vauxhall Tigra introduced in 1994, and a Ford Focus, which was not introduced until 1998). more

FAQ

A "true story"? Just how true is it really?
Was Graeme Obree Jonny Lee Miller's double for the cycling in the film?
Has the film anything to do with the steam train, The Flying Scotsman?
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25 out of 27 people found the following review useful.
Shame only on limited release in US, 11 April 2007
10/10
Author: ihughan from United Kingdom

A fantastic portrayal of a true champion - who battled not only the physical elements required for cycling but also mental illness to become one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Johnny Lee Miller is a revelation in the lead role and ably supported by Brian Cox and Billy Boyd. Shame it is not on full release as this is a story that should be heard, unlike other triumph against disaster sappy biopics which have been allowed a wider release. Even if you are not interested in cycling as a sport, this is more about the challenges life puts in your way on the route to any goal and how single-mindedness and determination can win the day but can also be derailed.

Go and see this if you can America - I know he was British but the film and the story speak for themselves.

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