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