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