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