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Reach for the Sky (1956)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Lewis Gilbert
Writing:
- Lewis Gilbert
- Paul Brickhill
Stars:
Release Date: 1956-07-05
6.7/10
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- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 135
Flying Instructor Pearson
Douglas Bader
Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Nurse Brace
Warrant Officer West
Mr. Joyce
Bates
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Adjutant of Prison Camp
Turner
Robert Desoutter
Johnny Sanderson
Warrant Officer Blake
Wing Commander Beiseigel
Thelma Bader
Police Constable
Flight Sergeant Mills
Sally
Civilian Pilot
Douglas Bader's Mother
Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
'Woody' Woodhall
Peel
Streatfeild
Air Ministry Doctor
German Stabsfeldwebel
Man Listening to Radio
Tommy
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