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Reach for the Sky

6.9 / 10 6.9 1956 2h 15m

WarDrama

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.

Directed by Lewis Gilbert

VISUAL NOTES

Stills from Reach for the Sky

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CAST

The people behind the story

Kenneth More

Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Muriel PavlowThelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson

Lee PattersonTurner

Alexander Knox

Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy AlisonNurse Brace

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Michael WarreHarry Day

Sydney Tafler

Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter