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Reach for the Sky(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-07-05
68%
37 Votes
Time: 2h 15m
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
The Rank Organisation
Angel Productions
Movie: Reach for the Sky
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kenneth More
Douglas Bader
Muriel Pavlow
Thelma Bader
Lyndon Brook
Johnny Sanderson
Lee Patterson
Turner
Alexander Knox
Mr. Joyce
Dorothy Alison
Nurse Brace
Sydney Tafler
Robert Desoutter
Howard Marion-Crawford
'Woody' Woodhall
Jack Watling
Peel
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Brian Trenchard-Smith on REACH FOR THE SKY
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Brian Trenchard-Smith on REACH FOR THE SKY - Featurette
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