Reach for the Sky (1956)

07/05/1956 (GB) • 2h 15m

War, Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kenneth More

Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Johnny Sanderson

Dorothy Alison

Nurse Brace

Michael Warre

Harry Day

Sydney Tafler

Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawford

'Woody' Woodhall


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war ii

pilot

biography

based on true story

black and white

accident

royal air force

raf

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