The Flying Scotsman
The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.
Genres
Overview
Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
96 min
Release Date
2006-08-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
67
Vote Average
6.6
Jonny Lee Miller
Graeme Obree
Sean Brown
Young Graeme Obree
Joseph Carney
Child Gang Leader
Billy Boyd
Malky
Laura Fraser
Anne Obree
Brian Cox
Douglas Baxter
Ron Donachie
Scobie
Morven Christie
Katie
David Hounslow
"Specialized" Representative
Gary Hollywood
Cycle Courier
Pauline Lynch
Second Office Receptionist
Moray Hunter
Armstrong
Steven Berkoff
Ernst Hagemann
Niall Greig Fulton
Adult Gang Leader
Adrian Grove
Chris Boardman
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6.0
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5.4
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7.1
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6.4
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