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Reach for the Sky
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Reach for the Sky

1956-07-05 · 135 min · ★ 6.9

War · Drama

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 MoreKenneth MoreDouglas Bader
Muriel PavlowMuriel PavlowThelma Bader
Lyndon BrookLyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson
Lee PattersonLee PattersonTurner
Alexander KnoxAlexander KnoxMr. Joyce
Dorothy AlisonDorothy AlisonNurse Brace
Michael WarreHarry Day
Sydney TaflerSydney TaflerRobert Desoutter
Howard Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-Crawford'Woody' Woodhall
Jack WatlingJack WatlingPeel
Walter HuddWalter HuddAir Vice-Marshal Halahan
Ernest ClarkErnest ClarkWing Commander Beiseigel
Nigel GreenNigel GreenStreatfeild
Anne LeonSister Thornhill
Charles CarsonCharles CarsonAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Ronald AdamRonald AdamAir Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Basil ApplebyCrowley-Milling
Philip StaintonPolice Constable
Eddie ByrneEddie ByrneFlight Sergeant Mills
Beverley BrooksBeverley BrooksSally

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