

Reach for the Sky
1956-07-05 · 135 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Directors
- Lewis Gilbert
- Production companies
- The Rank Organisation, Angel Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader
Muriel PavlowThelma Bader
Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson
Lee PattersonTurner
Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce
Dorothy AlisonNurse Brace
Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter
Howard Marion-Crawford'Woody' Woodhall
Jack WatlingPeel
Walter HuddAir Vice-Marshal Halahan
Ernest ClarkWing Commander Beiseigel
Nigel GreenStreatfeild
Charles CarsonAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Ronald AdamAir Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Eddie ByrneFlight Sergeant Mills
Beverley BrooksSallyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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