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{{Short description|1986 Canadian film}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Flying
| name = Flying
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| producer = [[Anthony Kramreither]]
| producer = [[Anthony Kramreither]]
| writer = John Sheppard
| writer = John Sheppard
| starring = [[Olivia d'Abo]]<br>[[Rita Tushingham]]<br>[[Keanu Reeves]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Olivia d'Abo]]
*[[Rita Tushingham]]
*[[Keanu Reeves]]}}
| music = [[Ollie E. Brown]]<br>Joe Curiale
| music = {{Plainlist|
*[[Ollie E. Brown]]
*Joe Curiale}}
| cinematography = [[Perci Young]]
| cinematography = Perci Young
| editing = Nick Rotundo
| editing = Nick Rotundo
| distributor = [[Orange Sky Golden Harvest|Golden Harvest]]
| distributor = [[Orange Sky Golden Harvest|Golden Harvest]]
| released = 14 May 1986
| released = {{Film date|1986|05|14|df=yes}}
| runtime = 95 minutes
| runtime = 95 minutes
| country = [[Canada]]
| country = [[Canada]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
| budget =
| budget =
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
| awards =
| gross =
| gross =
}}
}}
'''''Flying''''' (also known as '''''Dream To Believe''''' and '''''Teenage Dream''''') is a 1986 [[drama film]] directed by [[Paul Lynch (director)|Paul Lynch]] and starring [[Olivia d'Abo]], [[Rita Tushingham]] and [[Keanu Reeves]] (in his film debut).
'''''Flying''''' (also known as '''''Dream to Believe''''', '''''Teenage Dream''''', and '''''Love at the Edge''''') is a 1986 Canadian [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Paul Lynch (director)|Paul Lynch]] and starring [[Olivia d'Abo]], [[Rita Tushingham]], and [[Keanu Reeves]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
Robin is a teenage girl who is an assistant for her high school's [[gymnastics]] team, the Buffalo Flyers. She had been a competitor in the sport but was forced to stop competing after injuring her leg in the car accident which killed her father. Robin's mother, Marge, then married a man named Jack, who mistreats Robin. Robin continues to train in secret at an empty warehouse, supported by her friends, Roy (a bus driver) and Fred (a security guard).
Robin Crew is a high school student who used to be a champion gymnast until she suffered a knee injury in the car accident which killed her father. She continues to train on her own and makes her school's gymnastics team, despite outside pressures from her step-father and the other gymnasts. Robin does, however, receive support from her mother and Tommy, her new boyfriend, as the crucial gymnastics meet approaches.


At her new high school in [[Buffalo, New York]], Robin catches the attention of a classmate named Tommy. He tries to ask out Robin multiple times but is unsuccessful, as Robin is interested in Mark, who is the boyfriend of Leah, Robin’s nasty teammate on the Flyers.
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==Production and release==
Filming took place from October 1984 until December 1984. [[Cynthia Rhodes]] reportedly served as a [[dance double]] for Olivia d'Abo.<ref>http://houseofselfindulgence.blogspot.com/2010/02/flying-paul-lynch-1986.html</ref> The film was first screened at the [[1986 Cannes Film Festival]]. That year, it was released theatrically in its native Canada on September 12, 1986. Sometime after its theatrical release, it was released on video in the United States by Cinema Group Home Video and in Canada by [[Cineplex Odeon]].


While assisting the Flyers, Robin is bullied by two gymnasts, Leah and Stacy, but becomes friends with another gymnast, Carly. After getting back into shape, Robin makes the team. Leah and Stacy then prank Robin into thinking that Mark likes her. Afterwards, Robin tries to talk to Tommy, but he has started to talk to other girls.
The movie is assumed to be public domain as it has been released on VHS and DVD several times from different distributors since then.

When an important regional gymnastics competition in [[Niagara Falls, New York|Niagara Falls]] approaches, Robin is selected to compete. However, Marge dies, prompting Robin to move out of Jack's house. Robin and Tommy finally start a relationship with each other. He invites her to his house, where they have sex. With help from Carly and Tommy, Robin continues her gymnastics training.

At the regional competition, Robin is in second place behind Leah going into the final routines on [[Floor (gymnastics)|floor]]. Jack appears at the meet. Still angry at Robin, he hits her until she is defended by Roy and Fred. Robin then performs a flawless routine, scoring a [[Perfect 10 (gymnastics)|perfect 10]] to win the competition.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
{{Cast listing|
*[[Olivia d'Abo]] - Robin Crew
*[[Olivia d'Abo]] as Robin Crew
*[[Rita Tushingham]] - Jean Stoller
*[[Rita Tushingham]] as Jean Stoller
*[[Keanu Reeves]] - Tommy Warneki
*[[Keanu Reeves]] as Tommy Warneki
*[[Jessica Steen]] - Carly Simmons
*[[Jessica Steen]] as Carly Simmons
*Renee Murphy - Leah Kilbourne
*Renee Murphy as Leah Kilbourne
*[[Sean McCann (actor)|Sean McCann]] - Jack Crew
*[[Sean McCann (actor)|Sean McCann]] as Jack Crew
*Samantha Langevin - Marge Crew
*Samantha Langevin as Marge Crew
*Nicole Logan - Gillian Crew
*Nicole Kolman as Gillian Crew
*Samantha Logan - Stacy
*Samantha Logan as Stacy
*Anthony Kramreither - Mark Sanderson
*Anthony Kramreither Jr. as Mark Sanderson
*[[Denis Simpson]] - Fred Stoner
*[[Denis Simpson]] as Fred Stoner
*[[Eugene Clark (actor)|Eugene Clark]] - Roy Teler
*[[Eugene Clark (actor)|Eugene Clark]] as Roy Teler
*Louis Tucci - Leo
*Louis Tucci as Leo
}}
}}

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==Production and release==
Filming took place in Toronto, Ontario from August 1984 to October 1984.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}} ''Flying'' was one of the first film roles for both Olivia d'Abo and Keanu Reeves. [[Cynthia Rhodes]] reportedly served as a [[double (occupation)|double]] for d'Abo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Flying (Paul Lynch, 1986)|url=http://houseofselfindulgence.blogspot.com/2010/02/flying-paul-lynch-1986.html|website=House of Self-Indulgence|date=5 February 2010|access-date=3 February 2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806201543/http://houseofselfindulgence.blogspot.com/2010/02/flying-paul-lynch-1986.html|archive-date=6 August 2010}}</ref>

''Flying'' was first screened at the [[1986 Cannes Film Festival]]. According to director [[Paul Lynch (director)|Paul Lynch]], the film had a very strong showing at the festival due to its release in the wake of similar and highly successful films such as ''[[Flashdance]]'' and ''[[Footloose (1984 film)|Footloose]]''. As a result, leading production company [[Golden Harvest (film company)|Golden Harvest]] turned down bids from numerous distributors in favor of releasing the film itself.<ref name=HiddLynInt>{{cite web|last=Weisberg|first=Sam|title=Interview with Paul Lynch|url=https://hidden-films.com/2011/11/18/interview-with-paul-lynch|website=Hidden Films|date=18 November 2011|access-date=1 May 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404121322/https://hidden-films.com/2011/11/18/interview-with-paul-lynch|archive-date=4 April 2013}}</ref> ''Flying'' was released theatrically in its native Canada on 12 September 1986.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}} According to Lynch, Golden Harvest lacked resources as a distributor, so the film's theatrical release was very limited.<ref name=HiddLynInt/> Sometime after the Canadian theatrical release, ''Flying'' was released on video in the United States by Cinema Group Home Video and in Canada by [[Cineplex Odeon]]. In the Philippines, the film was released as ''Love at the Edge'' on 10 December 1992, with advertisements that capitalized off of Reeves' ''[[Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey]]'' and ''[[Point Break]]'' fame.<ref>{{cite news|title=Love At The Edge [advertisement]|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19921208&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=14 January 2021|work=[[Manila Standard]]|date=10 December 1992|page=18|url-status=live|archive-date=16 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116203901/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19921208&printsec=frontpage&hl=en}}</ref>

Since Golden Harvest was a Hong Kong company, it never copyrighted ''Flying,'' it entered the [[public domain]] immediately upon release. Since then the film has been released on VHS and DVD from several different distributors and under several different titles.<ref name=HiddLynInt/>

==Soundtrack==
''Flying'' features songs by [[Stephanie Mills]], Lynn Davis, and the [[Lydia Taylor|Lydia Taylor Band]]. Members of the Lydia Taylor Band also appear in the film during the nightclub scenes.<ref name=vocal>{{cite web|title=Dream To Believe Soundtrack [Songs]|date=2020|website=Fast-Rewind.com|url=https://www.fast-rewind.com/music_dreamtobelieve.htm|access-date=11 May 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514200244/https://www.fast-rewind.com/music_dreamtobelieve.htm|archive-date=14 May 2019}}</ref> [[Ollie E. Brown]] composed most of the instrumental score and supervised the production of the songs with [[Russ Regan]].<ref name=instrumental>{{cite web|title=Dream To Believe Soundtrack [Instrumental]|date=2020|website=Fast-Rewind.com|url=https://www.fast-rewind.com/music_dreamtobelieve.htm#Score|access-date=12 May 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514200244/http://www.fast-rewind.com/music_dreamtobelieve.htm#Score|archive-date=14 May 2019}}</ref>

The [[Polydor]] soundtrack album listed in the film's end credits was never released.<ref name=vocal />

The following is a list of songs featured in the film along with the artists who performed them.<ref name=vocal />
* "Flying (Opening Titles)" - Stephanie Mills
* "Heart's Voice" - Stephanie Mills
* "The First Time" - Lynn Davis
* "Some Guys" - The Lydia Taylor Band
* "Bound To Your Love" - Meri D. Marshall
* "Baladoun" - Anyzette
* "Desire" - Robin Rountree, Bebe
* "I'm Working On It" - Bebe, Robin Rountree
* "Dancing Madly Backwards" - [[The Flirts]]
* "Radio Active (Fun, Fun, Fun)" - Deborah Gall
* "The Edge" - Ultimatum
* "It's Your Turn" - Lynn Davis
* "Death of the Night" - The Lydia Taylor Band
* "Champion (Easy Prey)" - Lipstick

The film also included the following instrumental tracks:<ref name=instrumental />
* "Working Out" - Ollie E. Brown
* "Robin's Theme" - Cathy Castellane


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0091065}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0091065}}
*{{Rotten Tomatoes|id=flying}}
*{{rotten-tomatoes|id=teenage_dream|title=Dream to Believe}}


{{Paul Lynch}}
{{Paul Lynch}}
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[[Category:Films directed by Paul Lynch]]
[[Category:Films directed by Paul Lynch]]
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Latest revision as of 05:52, 16 August 2024

Flying
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPaul Lynch
Written byJohn Sheppard
Produced byAnthony Kramreither
Starring
CinematographyPerci Young
Edited byNick Rotundo
Music by
Distributed byGolden Harvest
Release date
  • 14 May 1986 (1986-05-14)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Flying (also known as Dream to Believe, Teenage Dream, and Love at the Edge) is a 1986 Canadian drama film directed by Paul Lynch and starring Olivia d'Abo, Rita Tushingham, and Keanu Reeves.

Plot

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Robin is a teenage girl who is an assistant for her high school's gymnastics team, the Buffalo Flyers. She had been a competitor in the sport but was forced to stop competing after injuring her leg in the car accident which killed her father. Robin's mother, Marge, then married a man named Jack, who mistreats Robin. Robin continues to train in secret at an empty warehouse, supported by her friends, Roy (a bus driver) and Fred (a security guard).

At her new high school in Buffalo, New York, Robin catches the attention of a classmate named Tommy. He tries to ask out Robin multiple times but is unsuccessful, as Robin is interested in Mark, who is the boyfriend of Leah, Robin’s nasty teammate on the Flyers.

While assisting the Flyers, Robin is bullied by two gymnasts, Leah and Stacy, but becomes friends with another gymnast, Carly. After getting back into shape, Robin makes the team. Leah and Stacy then prank Robin into thinking that Mark likes her. Afterwards, Robin tries to talk to Tommy, but he has started to talk to other girls.

When an important regional gymnastics competition in Niagara Falls approaches, Robin is selected to compete. However, Marge dies, prompting Robin to move out of Jack's house. Robin and Tommy finally start a relationship with each other. He invites her to his house, where they have sex. With help from Carly and Tommy, Robin continues her gymnastics training.

At the regional competition, Robin is in second place behind Leah going into the final routines on floor. Jack appears at the meet. Still angry at Robin, he hits her until she is defended by Roy and Fred. Robin then performs a flawless routine, scoring a perfect 10 to win the competition.

Cast

[edit]

Production and release

[edit]

Filming took place in Toronto, Ontario from August 1984 to October 1984.[citation needed] Flying was one of the first film roles for both Olivia d'Abo and Keanu Reeves. Cynthia Rhodes reportedly served as a double for d'Abo.[1]

Flying was first screened at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival. According to director Paul Lynch, the film had a very strong showing at the festival due to its release in the wake of similar and highly successful films such as Flashdance and Footloose. As a result, leading production company Golden Harvest turned down bids from numerous distributors in favor of releasing the film itself.[2] Flying was released theatrically in its native Canada on 12 September 1986.[citation needed] According to Lynch, Golden Harvest lacked resources as a distributor, so the film's theatrical release was very limited.[2] Sometime after the Canadian theatrical release, Flying was released on video in the United States by Cinema Group Home Video and in Canada by Cineplex Odeon. In the Philippines, the film was released as Love at the Edge on 10 December 1992, with advertisements that capitalized off of Reeves' Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey and Point Break fame.[3]

Since Golden Harvest was a Hong Kong company, it never copyrighted Flying, it entered the public domain immediately upon release. Since then the film has been released on VHS and DVD from several different distributors and under several different titles.[2]

Soundtrack

[edit]

Flying features songs by Stephanie Mills, Lynn Davis, and the Lydia Taylor Band. Members of the Lydia Taylor Band also appear in the film during the nightclub scenes.[4] Ollie E. Brown composed most of the instrumental score and supervised the production of the songs with Russ Regan.[5]

The Polydor soundtrack album listed in the film's end credits was never released.[4]

The following is a list of songs featured in the film along with the artists who performed them.[4]

  • "Flying (Opening Titles)" - Stephanie Mills
  • "Heart's Voice" - Stephanie Mills
  • "The First Time" - Lynn Davis
  • "Some Guys" - The Lydia Taylor Band
  • "Bound To Your Love" - Meri D. Marshall
  • "Baladoun" - Anyzette
  • "Desire" - Robin Rountree, Bebe
  • "I'm Working On It" - Bebe, Robin Rountree
  • "Dancing Madly Backwards" - The Flirts
  • "Radio Active (Fun, Fun, Fun)" - Deborah Gall
  • "The Edge" - Ultimatum
  • "It's Your Turn" - Lynn Davis
  • "Death of the Night" - The Lydia Taylor Band
  • "Champion (Easy Prey)" - Lipstick

The film also included the following instrumental tracks:[5]

  • "Working Out" - Ollie E. Brown
  • "Robin's Theme" - Cathy Castellane

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Flying (Paul Lynch, 1986)". House of Self-Indulgence. 5 February 2010. Archived from the original on 6 August 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Weisberg, Sam (18 November 2011). "Interview with Paul Lynch". Hidden Films. Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Love At The Edge [advertisement]". Manila Standard. 10 December 1992. p. 18. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Dream To Believe Soundtrack [Songs]". Fast-Rewind.com. 2020. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Dream To Believe Soundtrack [Instrumental]". Fast-Rewind.com. 2020. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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