Reach for the Sky

6.9/ 10 41 votes 1956-07-05 2h 15m 2 popularity

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

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Cast

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Kenneth More

Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Johnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson

Turner

Alexander Knox

Mr. Joyce

Dorothy Alison

Nurse Brace

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Michael Warre

Harry Day

Sydney Tafler

Robert Desoutter

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