Description
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines DVD
UPC: 5039036020084
Region 2 PAL
Made in England
!!! Condition of this DVD used very good !!!
Overview
Experience an extraordinary comic rendition of the historic 1910 London-to-Paris air race with Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. This classic DVD presents a motley crew of the world’s greatest aviators—from American to Japanese—competing in a daring, humorous, and highly entertaining race across the English Channel. Sponsored by a wealthy, eccentric newspaper publisher offering a prize of 10,000 pounds, the film features a series of in-flight acrobatic stunts and madcap escapades that have delighted audiences for decades. Presented by Twentieth Century Fox, this film combines history, humor, and high-flying adventure into one unforgettable cinematic event.
Product Features
- Format: DVD (Dual Layer, Single Sided Disc, DVD9)
- Video: Widescreen presentation in 2.20:1 (approx.) and 16:9 aspect ratios
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.0 Surround (with an option of 2.0 Stereo on alternate audio tracks)
- Runtime: Approximately 127 minutes (some packaging lists an alternate runtime of approximately 132 minutes)
- Language Options:
- Primary Languages: English (with additional audio tracks in French, German, Italian, and Spanish)
- Subtitles: Available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, and English for the hearing impaired
- Region 2 PAL
- Additional Info: Contains very mild violence; copy protection prevents unauthorized copying
Interesting Facts
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines is a landmark comedy that reimagines the 1910 international air race in an irreverent and highly entertaining style.
- Historic Air Race: The film is set against the backdrop of the real-life London-to-Paris race, showcasing a quirky array of aviators representing the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
- Star-Studded Cast: The film features an ensemble of celebrated performers including Sarah Miles, Stuart Whitman, James Fox, Robert Morley, and Terry-Thomas among others, with memorable cameo appearances by iconic figures such as Benny Hill and Red Skelton.
- Creative Team:Legacy & Presentation: Originally released by Twentieth Century Fox, this film’s whimsical take on early aviation and its lavish production design continue to charm audiences worldwide.
- Directed by: Ken Annakin
- Produced by: Stan Margulies
- Music: Composed and conducted by Ron Goodwin, with associate production by Jack Davies (also co-writer with Kern Awmakin)
Publishers
Produced and presented by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (Renewed 1993), this DVD is an official home entertainment release. All rights are reserved by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc. and its licensed partners. Please note that this DVD is copy protected, ensuring that no unauthorized reproductions or distributions are made.
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