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