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The Flying Scotsman

The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.
Aug 16, 2006 · 1h 36m
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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.

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CAST

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
Directed by Douglas Mackinnon

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Scion Films, ContentFilm, Zero West Filmproduktion, Freewheel International, DNC Entertainment
Country
GB, US

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