: Colonel Manfred von Holstein, an overly militaristic German who flies strictly by the manual.
: A "test pilot" appearing in comedic prologue and epilogue sequences that trace the history of flight. Notable Highlights
The story follows a fictional international air race from London to Paris. To prove British superiority in the air, newspaper magnate (Robert Morley) sponsors a £10,000 race across the English Channel. The competition attracts a colorful cast of aviators from around the world, leading to a series of comedic misadventures, romantic rivalries, and sabotage attempts. Cast and Key Characters The film features an extensive international ensemble cast: subtitle Those.Magnificent.Men.in.Their.Flying....
: Sir Percy Ware-Armitage, an unscrupulous cheater who sabotages his rivals.
: Pierre Dubois, a womanizing French pilot. : Colonel Manfred von Holstein, an overly militaristic
: Orvil Newton, a rugged American cowboy pilot.
: Richard Mays, a proper British officer and Newton's romantic rival. To prove British superiority in the air, newspaper
The full title of the classic 1965 British period comedy is . Directed by Ken Annakin , the film is a lighthearted satire of the early days of aviation, set in 1910. Plot Overview