Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 hours 11 minutes

UK (1965): Comedy/Adventure

Set in 1910, this film is about a large air race between London and Paris, which is sponsored by a rich British newspaper publisher. The contestants in the race come from all over the world, and the movie follows the pranks, loves, scams and rivalries of several of the pilots. The film is lengthy, yet it contains several fine comic performances, most notably by Terry-Thomas and Red Skelton. Cast also features Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Alberto Sordi, Robert Morley, Gert Fröbe, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Benny Hill and Flora Robson. Ken Annakin directs for 20th Century-Fox. (Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide)

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