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Film · 2006

The Flying Scotsman

The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.

Directed by Douglas MackinnonJonny Lee MillerSean BrownJoseph Carney
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16 Aug 2006UK release
1h 36mRunning time
15BBFC rating
6.5TMDB score of 10

The story

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.

Cast

Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

Graeme Obree

Sean Brown

Young Graeme Obree

Joseph Carney

Child Gang Leader
Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

Malky
Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Anne Obree
Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Douglas Baxter
Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

Scobie
Morven Christie

Morven Christie

Katie
David Hounslow

David Hounslow

"Specialized" Representative
Gary Hollywood

Gary Hollywood

Cycle Courier
Pauline Lynch

Pauline Lynch

Second Office Receptionist
Moray Hunter

Moray Hunter

Armstrong
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