CinemaOSMovie · 1956 · 2h 15m
Reach for the Sky
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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.

Directed byLewis Gilbert

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
EN
Released
July 5, 1956
Studios
The Rank OrganisationAngel Productions

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Reach for the Sky Trailer

Reach for the Sky Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Kenneth More

Kenneth More

Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Muriel Pavlow

Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Lyndon Brook

Johnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson

Lee Patterson

Turner

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

Mr. Joyce

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

Nurse Brace

Michael Warre

Harry Day

Sydney Tafler

Sydney Tafler

Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawford

Howard Marion-Crawford

'Woody' Woodhall

Jack Watling

Jack Watling

Peel

Creative team
Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Lewis Gilbert
Written by
Lewis Gilbert
Lewis Gilbert
Produced by
Daniel M. Angel

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