Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky
Release: 1956-07-05·Runtime: 135m·★ 6.8
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
Derek Blomfieldas Civilian Pilot
Jack Watlingas Peel
Barry Lettsas Tommy
Dorothy Alisonas Nurse Brace
Eric Pohlmannas Adjutant of Prison Camp
Michael Goughas Flying Instructor Pearson
Clive Revillas RAF Batman Helping Bader with His New Legs (uncredited)
Sam Kyddas Warrant Officer Blake
Muriel Pavlowas Thelma Bader
Alexander Knoxas Mr. Joyce
Lee Pattersonas Turner
Charles Carsonas Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Michael Ripperas Warrant Officer West
Basil Dignamas Air Ministry Doctor
Jess Conradas Cadet Pilot (uncredited)
Lyndon Brookas Johnny Sanderson
Avice Landoneas Douglas Bader's Mother
Peter Byrneas Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
Anton Diffringas German Stabsfeldwebel
Paul Carpenteras Hall (uncredited)
Vincent Ballas Thelma's cousin (uncredited)
Sydney Tafleras Robert Desoutter
Howard Marion-Crawfordas 'Woody' Woodhall
Walter Huddas Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Ernest Clarkas Wing Commander Beiseigel
Nigel Greenas Streatfeild
Eddie Byrneas Flight Sergeant Mills
Harry Lockeas Bates
Trevor Bannisteras Man Listening to Radio
Kenneth Moreas Douglas Bader
Beverley Brooksas Sally
Ronald Adamas Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
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