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The Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman

The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation.

20066.61h 36m

Overview

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.

Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
Written by John Brown, Simon Rose, Declan Hughes
Produced by Peter Broughan, Claire Chapman, Peter Gallagher
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Top Cast

Jonny Lee Miller

Jonny Lee Miller

Graeme Obree

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Sean Brown

Young Graeme Obree

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Joseph Carney

Child Gang Leader

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

Malky

Laura Fraser

Laura Fraser

Anne Obree

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Douglas Baxter

Ron Donachie

Ron Donachie

Scobie

Morven Christie

Morven Christie

Katie

David Hounslow

David Hounslow

"Specialized" Representative

Gary Hollywood

Gary Hollywood

Cycle Courier

Themes & Keywords

bicyclescotracecyclingbicycle racecyclist

About The Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of bicycle, scot, race, cycling, bicycle race, cyclist. Directed by Douglas Mackinnon, it stars Jonny Lee Miller, Sean Brown, Joseph Carney. 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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