1966
Academy Awards
0Wins
1Noms
Nom1966
Writing (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen)
Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
19652h 18mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Nomination3Golden Globe
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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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Details
Genres
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
Golden Globes
0Wins
3Noms
Nom1966
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Nom1966
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Alberto Sordi
Nom1966
New Star Of The Year - Actor
James Fox
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Cast
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