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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
6.8/10
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- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 135
Turner
Thelma Bader
Flying Instructor Pearson
Douglas Bader
Flight Sergeant Mills
Johnny Sanderson
Mr. Joyce
Nurse Brace
Robert Desoutter
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Police Constable
Sally
Warrant Officer West
Civilian Pilot
Douglas Bader's Mother
Adjutant of Prison Camp
Bates
Warrant Officer Blake
Wing Commander Beiseigel
Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
'Woody' Woodhall
Peel
Streatfeild
Air Ministry Doctor
German Stabsfeldwebel
Man Listening to Radio
Tommy
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