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Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky

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.

WarDrama

Release: 1956-07-05Runtime: 135 minRating: 6.8 (37)

Cast

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

Crew

Daniel M. Angel

Producer

Lewis Gilbert

Lewis Gilbert

Director

Jack Asher

Director of Photography

Lewis Gilbert

Lewis Gilbert

Screenplay

Pearl Orton

Hairdresser

John Shirley

Editor

Hugh Attwooll

Production Manager

Bryan Langley

Special Effects

Bob Lawrance

Makeup Artist

Arthur Ridout

Sound Editor

Clips & Videos

Brian Trenchard-Smith on REACH FOR THE SKY

Brian Trenchard-Smith on REACH FOR THE SKY

Reach for the Sky Trailer

Reach for the Sky Trailer