Reach for the Sky (1956)

  • NR
  • 07/10/1956 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 2h 15m

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.

Lewis Gilbert

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Kenneth More's headshot

Kenneth More

Douglas Bader
Muriel Pavlow's headshot

Muriel Pavlow

Thelma Bader
Lyndon Brook's headshot

Lyndon Brook

Johnny Sanderson
Lee Patterson's headshot

Lee Patterson

Turner
Alexander Knox's headshot

Alexander Knox

Mr. Joyce
Dorothy Alison's headshot

Dorothy Alison

Nurse Brace
Michael Warre's headshot

Michael Warre

Harry Day
Sydney Tafler's headshot

Sydney Tafler

Robert Desoutter

Recommendations

Reach the Rock cover

Reach the Rock
Sharpe's Siege cover

Sharpe's Siege
Dunkirk cover

Dunkirk
Mothra vs. Godzilla cover

Mothra vs. Godzilla
Gigantis, the Fire Monster cover

Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus cover

Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
Ultimate Driving Craft 3 - Eyes on main beam cover

Ultimate Driving Craft 3 - Eyes on main beam
Office cover

Office