Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines |  | Director: Ken Annakin
Actors: Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Alberto Sordi, Robert Morley
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 2256
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.20:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 137 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2221205D
UPC: 024543112044
EAN: 0024543112044
ASIN: B00014NEX0
Theatrical Release Date: June 16, 1965
Release Date: March 16, 2004
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Product Description
In the early days of the 20th century a british newspaper offers a prize for the winner of a cross channel air race which brings flyers from all over the world. There are many sub-plots as the flyers jockey for position and the affections of various women. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 02/12/2008 Starring: Stuart Whitman James Fox Run time: 138 minutes Rating: Nr
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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
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 One of the most enjoyable movies I've ever watched October 3, 2001
Herr Stark (Fountain Valley, California USA)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is an absolutely wonderful movie. I have watched it again and again. It seems to be one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, yet it was a very good old fashioned, innocent, and more professional humor than most other comedies. I think it is a work of art and should be added to DVD format. Being that much of my family is German, Gert Fröbe was my favorite character. A funny and warm resemblance of the Prussian gentleman of the time. All the national characters were funny too. Terry Thomas was wonderful and gave me plenty of laughs. The Frenchmen and the Italian (Emilio) were great too. You will just feel naturally happier after you watch this movie. Don't even hesitate to buy it!
Magnificent DVD March 27, 2004
R. Monteith (Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
Finally! The 20th Century-Fox 1965 roadshow extravaganza comes to DVD. The movie looks marvelous in what must be a transfer from a restored 70mm print. On my 16X9 HDTV in progressive scan the images are quite stunning for a film of this vintage. The Dolby Digital 5.0 remastering of the original 6-track magnetic soundtrack is also a joy to the ears. This is an old-fashioned entertainment for the entire family. Thanks to its presentation on this new DVD the movie is once again a grand experience. The extras are extensive for such a moderately priced DVD too. Director Ken Annakin provides an interesting commentary track and appears in a new featurette. Somebody at Fox definately loves this movie, one that is a childhood favorite of mine. I saw it in its original release, and also in a 1969 reissue as part of a double feature with Fox's "Planet of the Apes." "The Perfect Mates" the ads said, "Apes and Men." Studios just don't don't do things like that anymore. Anyway, this DVD is a joy!
Authenic replicant aircraft top this 16:9 grand comedy DVD!! May 4, 2004
forrie (Nashua, NH United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
1965 was the year of the big screen action race comedies with lots of stars, grand costumes, lavish sets and authentic classic vehicles. "The Great Race" a 1910 auto race from New York to Paris and the "Those Magnificent Men and Their Flying Machines" a 1910 International Aircraft race from London to Paris.What makes this 1965 Action Comedy so Grand is the attention to detail by Director Ken Annakin who had 6 replica flying machines built by real aero - engineers from the original blue prints and specifications. The accuracy of these replicants even proved the critical pilot weight limitations. They had to even substitute a female stunt pilot to fly the French mono - wing because the original pilot was a very small man. Now available for the first time on a spectacular panoramic 2.20:1 Aspect ratio. (Anamorphic WideScreen DVD (automatically adjusts picture to viewing tv size) with Dolby Surround Sound.) NOTE: THIS IS A FANTASTIC MOVIE TO WATCH ON WIDESCREEN 16:9 HDTV!!!!! This film is 138 minutes and has many extras which include very detailed information and the history regarding all the 1910 vintage aircraft used in the film. With an All-star 1960's International cast; Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Robert Morley, Red Skelton, Gert Frobe, Jean-Pierre Cassal, Benny Hill, Alberto Sordi and Terry Thomas. This is a magnificent movie and the ingenuity and comedy of 1910 flight is a delight to watch on the BIG SCREEN. Enjoy.
Absolutely gorgeous DVD of classic comedy! March 28, 2004
Joseph C. Jones (Tampa, FL United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is truly a marvelous DVD transfer of the classic 1965 comedy that the whole family can enjoy. The image is breathtakingly sharp, capturing the amazing aerial photography of the classic early planes, the elaborate aerodrome set, and the delightful costume design; the sound, too, is top-notch, with the classic score and title tune bouncing along merrily. But what will keep you coming back is the laugh-out-loud comedy; sure, it's all based on stereotypes for each nationality, but some good-natured ribbing could help these days. Besides, funny is funny, and this movie is very, very funny, with riotous performances from Gert Frobe, Jean-Pierre Cassel and Terry-Thomas. You should try to see this on as big a screen as possible; pure cinematic joy!
Refreshingly Charming August 2, 2004
S. Doyle (Dublin 6, Ireland Ireland)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This movie is a treat on DVD,crisp photography,great sound and the added bonus of the Intermission makes one feel they are back to the sixties in a theatre. To the audience of today this would not rank as comedy,but back in 1965 this was a massive hit. Do yourself a a favour,buy the DVD,instead of suffering Panand Scan versions shown on TV
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