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