Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

In an attempt to boost the sales of his publication, a newspaper magnate offers to sponsor the first London-to-Paris air race. An assortment of motley characters who will stop at nothing to ensure victory sign up for the experience, including a scheming nobleman who plans to sabotage the efforts of the other entrants. Hilarity ensues as the competitors battle it out to claim victory and win the hefty cash prize. Fabulous aerial romp set in the early 20th century, boasting an all-star cast including Terry-Thomas, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Robert Morley, Benny Hill, Tony Hancock, Eric Sykes and Gert Frobe