The Flying Scotsman

2006
15
1h 36m

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7.0/10

5.9K

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Jonny Lee Miller in The Flying Scotsman (2006)

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The true story of Graeme Obree, the Champion cyclist who built his bicycle from old bits of washing machines who won his championship only to have his title stripped from him and his mental ... Read allThe true story of Graeme Obree, the Champion cyclist who built his bicycle from old bits of washing machines who won his championship only to have his title stripped from him and his mental health problems which he has suffered since.The true story of Graeme Obree, the Champion cyclist who built his bicycle from old bits of washing machines who won his championship only to have his title stripped from him and his mental health problems which he has suffered since.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

5.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 7 nominations total

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The Flying Scotsman

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Trivia
David Tennant was cast in this film but had to drop out because of changed dates.

Goofs
In March 2010, Graeme Obree was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame to honor his achievements as one of Scotland's greatest cyclists (reported in the Daily Record of 16th March 2010). Although born in England, he has spent most of his life in Scotland, currently lives there and has a Scottish accent, therefore he is Scottish.

Quotes
Anne Obree: [Graeme is stretching] No you're bum does not look big in those cycling shorts

Connections
Featured in La noche de...: El escocés volador (2017)

User reviews36

Featured review

8/10

Much more than a cycling story

An inspiring movie I had the pleasure of seeing at the Edinburgh film festival. I was briefly in the same cycling club as Obree. I followed his career and read his autobiography. I still cycle today and boy was I pleasantly surprised at the twists, turns and intrigue which come out in the movie; it gave me new perspectives on a complex and colourful life.

What Obree did was monumental and this film does him justice, shedding light on his inner struggles and showcasing what an innovative, committed and strong world beater the man is. Don't pigeon hole this as some kind of sports extravaganza - it is a highly entertaining look at the life of an entertaining and brilliant man.