Reach for the Sky

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One of the many inspirational true stories told about WWII, this is the story of Douglas Bader, an undauntable character who was involved in an accident which cost him both of his legs. Despite this, he became a WWII squadron commander and was a hero during the Battle of Britain.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Classics, Drama
Directed By:

Lewis Gilbert, Philip Leacock
Written By:

Guffroy Gilbert, Lewis Gilbert, Vernon Gilbert Harris
In Theaters:

Apr 30, 1957 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Dec 6, 2011
Runtime:

136 minutes
Studio:

VCI Entertainment

Cast

Kenneth More
as Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow
as Thelma Bader

Alexander Knox
as Mr. Joyce

Lyndon Brook
as Johnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson
as Stan Turner

Dorothy Alison
as Nurse Brace

Michael Warre
as Harry Day

Sydney Tafler
as Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawford
as `Woody' Woodhall

Jack Watling
as Peel

Nigel Green
as Streatfield

Anne Leon
as Sister Thornhill

Ronald Adam
as Air Vice Marshal Leigh-Mallory

Charles Carson
as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding

Basil Appleby
as Crowley Milling

Eddie Byrne
as Sgt. Mills

Beverley Brooks
as Sally

Michael Ripper
as Warrant Officer

Derek Blomfield
as Civilian Pilot

Avice Landone
as Mrs. Bader

Eric Pohlmann
as Adjutant of Prison Camp

Michael Gough
as Flying Instructor

Philip Stainton
as Police Constable

Harry Locke
as Bates

Sam Kydd
as Warrant Officer Blake

Anton Diffring
as German Sergeant (uncredited)

Clément Michel

Clive Revill
as RAF Batman Who Helps Bader with His New Legs (uncredited)

Michael Balfour
as Orderly (uncredited)

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Critic Reviews for Reach for the Sky

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An inspiring subject, somewhat disappointingly realised.

Feb 7, 2018 | Full Review…

MFB Critics
Monthly Film Bulletin
Kenneth More's performance is at the heart of it all, a bigger-than-life realization that is hard to resist.

Jan 4, 2012 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review…

John J. Puccio
Movie Metropolis