The Theory of Flight
1999
Richard is assigned public service after crashing his homemade aircraft, leading him to meet Jane, a young woman dying of motor neuron disease. Jane wishes to be de-flowered before her death; Richard declines, struggling to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, but offers to help pay for a gigolo to do the deed.
Cast
Helena Bonham Carter
Jane Hatchard
Kenneth Branagh
Richard
Gemma Jones
Anne
Holly Aird
Julie
Ray Stevenson
Gigolo
Ruth Jones
Becky
Sue Jones-Davies
Catherine
Gwenyth Petty
Magistrate
Robert Blythe
Farmer
Aneirin Hughes
Doctor
Natasha Williams
Care Worker
Sian Naiomi
Volunteer
Nia Roberts
Checkout Girl
Dilys Price
Mrs. Williams
Jill James
Mrs. Allen
Sidney Williams
Club Owner
Daryl Beeton
Club Organiser
Deborah Sheridan-Taylor
Shop Assistant
Frances Lima
Julie's Colleague