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