Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky
Release: 1956-07-05·Runtime: 135m·★ 6.9
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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
Muriel Pavlowas Thelma Bader
Alexander Knoxas Mr. Joyce
Michael Goughas Flying Instructor Pearson
Harry Lockeas Bates
Basil Dignamas Air Ministry Doctor
Lyndon Brookas Johnny Sanderson
Avice Landoneas Douglas Bader's Mother
Eric Pohlmannas Adjutant of Prison Camp
Sydney Tafleras Robert Desoutter
Ronald Adamas Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Jack Watlingas Peel
Charles Carsonas Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Barry Lettsas Tommy
Nigel Greenas Streatfeild
Kenneth Moreas Douglas Bader
Howard Marion-Crawfordas 'Woody' Woodhall
Eddie Byrneas Flight Sergeant Mills
Peter Byrneas Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
Trevor Bannisteras Man Listening to Radio
Paul Carpenteras Hall (uncredited)
Dorothy Alisonas Nurse Brace
Michael Ripperas Warrant Officer West
Anton Diffringas German Stabsfeldwebel
Jess Conradas Cadet Pilot (uncredited)
Vincent Ballas Thelma's cousin (uncredited)
Lee Pattersonas Turner
Walter Huddas Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Beverley Brooksas Sally
Clive Revillas RAF Batman Helping Bader with His New Legs (uncredited)
Ernest Clarkas Wing Commander Beiseigel
Derek Blomfieldas Civilian Pilot
Sam Kyddas Warrant Officer Blake
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