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Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky
★ 6.9/10•1956•2h 15m•U•War•Drama
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The true story of airman Douglas Bader who overcame the loss of both legs in a 1931 flying accident to become a successful fighter pilot and wing leader during World War II.

Lewis Gilbert · Director

Lewis Gilbert · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 15m
LanguageEN
Release DateJul 5, 1956

Actors

Kenneth More

Kenneth More

Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Muriel Pavlow

Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Lyndon Brook

Johnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson

Lee Patterson

Turner

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

Mr. Joyce

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

Nurse Brace

Michael Warre

Harry Day

Sydney Tafler

Sydney Tafler

Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawford

Howard Marion-Crawford

'Woody' Woodhall

Jack Watling

Jack Watling

Peel

Walter Hudd

Walter Hudd

Air Vice-Marshal Halahan

Ernest Clark

Ernest Clark

Wing Commander Beiseigel

Nigel Green

Nigel Green

Streatfeild

Anne Leon

Sister Thornhill

Charles Carson

Charles Carson

Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding

Ronald Adam

Ronald Adam

Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory

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