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