Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky
Release: 1956-07-05·Runtime: 135m·★ 6.8
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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
Ronald Adamas Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Walter Huddas Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Ernest Clarkas Wing Commander Beiseigel
Michael Ripperas Warrant Officer West
Harry Lockeas Bates
Basil Dignamas Air Ministry Doctor
Anton Diffringas German Stabsfeldwebel
Eric Pohlmannas Adjutant of Prison Camp
Barry Lettsas Tommy
Kenneth Moreas Douglas Bader
Lyndon Brookas Johnny Sanderson
Charles Carsonas Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Avice Landoneas Douglas Bader's Mother
Clive Revillas RAF Batman Helping Bader with His New Legs (uncredited)
Vincent Ballas Thelma's cousin (uncredited)
Muriel Pavlowas Thelma Bader
Lee Pattersonas Turner
Dorothy Alisonas Nurse Brace
Beverley Brooksas Sally
Derek Blomfieldas Civilian Pilot
Nigel Greenas Streatfeild
Peter Byrneas Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
Trevor Bannisteras Man Listening to Radio
Paul Carpenteras Hall (uncredited)
Jess Conradas Cadet Pilot (uncredited)
Jack Watlingas Peel
Eddie Byrneas Flight Sergeant Mills
Sam Kyddas Warrant Officer Blake
Sydney Tafleras Robert Desoutter
Michael Goughas Flying Instructor Pearson
Alexander Knoxas Mr. Joyce
Howard Marion-Crawfordas 'Woody' Woodhall
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