Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

Ken Annakin

19652h 18mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Nomination
3Golden Globe
Nominations
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Synopsis

In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first person who can fly across the English Channel. But one of the participants, Percy, plots to sabotage his competitor's planes. Will Percy triumph?

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Comedy

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Awards & Recognition

Award Recognition

4

Nominations

1 Oscar · 3 Golden Globe

Nominated

  • Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy · Alberto Sordi
  • New Star Of The Year - Actor · James Fox
  • Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen) · Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
Full award breakdown

1966

Academy Awards

0Wins
1Noms
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Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen)

Jack Davies, Ken Annakin

1966

1966

Golden Globes

0Wins
3Noms
Nom

Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

1966
Nom

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

Alberto Sordi

1966
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New Star Of The Year - Actor

James Fox

1966

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