The Flying Scotsman (2006)

Directed by

Douglas Mackinnon

Genre

drama film, biographical film, sport film

Country

United Kingdom

Runtime

1h 43m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 79 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film is about Graeme Obree, a Scottish cyclist who sets and breaks the world one-hour distance record. It shows his struggles and victories as he competes against other cyclists.

determinedinspiringintensegrittyemotionalunderdogfocusedbiographicalsporting

What happens

The Flying Scotsman is a 2006 British drama film, based on the life and career of Scottish amateur cyclist Graeme Obree. The film covers the period of Obree's life that saw him take, lose, and then retake the world one-hour distance record. The film stars Jonny Lee Miller as Obree, Laura Fraser, Billy Boyd, and Brian Cox. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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