Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky
Release: 1956-07-05·Runtime: 135m·★ 6.9
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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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
The Rank Organisation
Angel Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Muriel Pavlowas Thelma Bader
Dorothy Alisonas Nurse Brace
Michael Ripperas Warrant Officer West
Michael Goughas Flying Instructor Pearson
Harry Lockeas Bates
Barry Lettsas Tommy
Ernest Clarkas Wing Commander Beiseigel
Trevor Bannisteras Man Listening to Radio
Peter Byrneas Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
Eddie Byrneas Flight Sergeant Mills
Eric Pohlmannas Adjutant of Prison Camp
Basil Dignamas Air Ministry Doctor
Jess Conradas Cadet Pilot (uncredited)
Vincent Ballas Thelma's cousin (uncredited)
Lee Pattersonas Turner
Charles Carsonas Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Beverley Brooksas Sally
Derek Blomfieldas Civilian Pilot
Avice Landoneas Douglas Bader's Mother
Jack Watlingas Peel
Walter Huddas Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Nigel Greenas Streatfeild
Anton Diffringas German Stabsfeldwebel
Paul Carpenteras Hall (uncredited)
Kenneth Moreas Douglas Bader
Lyndon Brookas Johnny Sanderson
Ronald Adamas Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Sam Kyddas Warrant Officer Blake
Alexander Knoxas Mr. Joyce
Sydney Tafleras Robert Desoutter
Howard Marion-Crawfordas 'Woody' Woodhall
Clive Revillas RAF Batman Helping Bader with His New Legs (uncredited)
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