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