The Theory of Flight [76857] Released: 1999-01-22 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 101 mins Popularity: 0.4382 Vote Average: 6.2 Vote Count: 41 Overview: A dreamer who aspires to human flight is assigned public service after one of his attempts off a public building. This leads him to meeting a young woman, who is dying of motor neuron disease. The strong-willed woman admits her wish to be de-flowered before her death. The man, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girl friend, declines but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed. The following events play off the inherent comedy and drama of the circumstances. Cast [11] Helena Bonham CarterJane Hatchard Kenneth BranaghRichard Gemma JonesAnne Holly AirdJulie Ray StevensonGigolo Ruth JonesBecky Sue Jones-Davies Gwenyth Petty Robert Blythe Aneirin Hughes Natasha Williams Trailers The Theory of Flight (trailer)