Flying
“...All things are possible”
Synopsis
Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnastics tournaments anymore. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school athlethics team but is not accepted by some other girls, so she works out at a friends house. Eventually Robin and her team compete in the national scholastic meet.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dream to Believe Trailer 1986Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-26
Top Cast
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Olivia D'Abo
Robin Crew
Keanu Reeves
Tommy
Jessica Steen
Carly Simmons
Renee Murphy
Leah Kilbourne
Samantha Logan
Stacy
Samantha Langevin
Marge Crew
Denis Simpson
Fred Stoner
Eugene Clark
Roy Teler
Sean McCann
Jack Crew
Rita Tushingham
Jean Stoller
Nicole Kolman
Gillian Crew
Anthony Kramreither Jr.
Mark Sanderson
Louis Tucci
Leo
Alf Humphreys
Joel
Shay Garner
Mrs. Simmons
Michael Copeman
1st Cop
Ron Kashin
2nd Cop
Robert Kennedy
Band in Club
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Lynch
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sheppard
- Original Score
- Ollie E. Brown, Joe Curiale
- Original Title
- Flying
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Flying Pictures Productions, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Brightstar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Lynch
John Sheppard
Ollie E. Brown, Joe Curiale
Perci Young
Nick Rotundo
Anthony Kramreither, Pierre David
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Lynch
Director
John Sheppard
Writer
Anthony Kramreither
Producer
Ollie E. Brown
Original Music Composer
Joe Curiale
Original Music Composer
Perci Young
Director of Photography
Nick Rotundo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying
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What is Flying about?
Robin and her father have a car accident. Her father dies. Robin is badly injured and cannot compete in gymnastics tournaments anymore. She lives with her mother and bad step-father. Robin is accepted to the school athlethics team but is not accepted by some other girls, so she works out at a friends house. Eventually Robin and her team compete in the national scholastic meet.
Who directed Flying?
Flying was directed by Paul Lynch.
Who stars in Flying?
The principal cast of Flying includes Olivia D'Abo, Keanu Reeves, Jessica Steen, Renee Murphy, Samantha Logan.
When was Flying released and how long is it?
Flying was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying was composed by Ollie E. Brown, Joe Curiale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flying?
Flying holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).