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