Reach for the Sky (1956)

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Reach for the Sky on IMDb 7.3/10 1,851 votes

Released:
1956-07-05

Overview:
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.

Director:
Lewis Gilbert

Runtime:
2h 15min

Genre:
War, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Kenneth More
    as
    Douglas Bader
  • Muriel Pavlow
    as
    Thelma Bader
  • Lyndon Brook
    as
    Johnny Sanderson
  • Lee Patterson
    as
    Turner
  • Alexander Knox
    as
    Mr. Joyce