May 5, 2007 (Toronto, ON) — The Flying Scotsman (MGM), a true story based on the remarkable Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree (Johnny Lee Miller), opened in Toronto theatres on May 4. In 1993, this unemployed amateur broke the world one-hour record on a bike of his own revolutionary design, which he constructed out of scrap metal and parts of a washing machine. Shortly after Graeme broke the record, he lost his title when another cyclist beat his time. This only served to motivate Graeme to break the record again, while also battling mental illness.

Directed by: Douglas Mackinnon

Cast: Jonny Lee Miller (Aeon Flux, Melinda and Melinda), Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings, Master and Commander), Brian Cox (Match Point, The Bourne Supremacy) .

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