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