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Reach for the Sky (1956) · Cineora

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A LEWIS GILBERT FILM

Reach for the Sky

19562h 15mMovie

DramaWar

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 3.3K votes

THE STORY

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.

Inspiring
Uplifting
Bittersweet
War
True story
Underdog

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night and a comfort rewatch.

DirectorLewis Gilbert

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.9 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader

Muriel PavlowThelma Bader

Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson

Lee PattersonTurner

Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce

Dorothy AlisonNurse Brace

Michael WarreHarry Day

Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter

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