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Reach for the Sky (1956)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lewis Gilbert
  • Profile picture of Kenneth More
    Douglas Bader Kenneth More
  • Profile picture of Muriel Pavlow
    Thelma Bader Muriel Pavlow
  • Profile picture of Lyndon Brook
    Johnny Sanderson Lyndon Brook
  • Profile picture of Lee Patterson
    Turner Lee Patterson
  • Profile picture of Alexander Knox
    Mr. Joyce Alexander Knox
  • Profile picture of Dorothy Alison
    Nurse Brace Dorothy Alison
  • Profile picture of Sydney Tafler
    Robert Desoutter Sydney Tafler
  • Profile picture of Howard Marion-Crawford
    'Woody' Woodhall Howard Marion-Crawford

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Keywords

  • world war ii
  • pilot
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • black and white
  • accident
  • royal air force
  • raf