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