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Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Reach for the Sky
  • Genres: War, Drama
  • Release Date: 1956-07-05
  • Runtime: 135 minutes
  • Rating: 6.797/10 (37 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Rank Organisation, Angel Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5139
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kenneth More

Kenneth More

as Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Muriel Pavlow

as Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Lyndon Brook

as Johnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson

Lee Patterson

as Turner

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

as Mr. Joyce

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

as Nurse Brace

Michael Warre

Michael Warre

as Harry Day

Sydney Tafler

Sydney Tafler

as Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawford

Howard Marion-Crawford

as 'Woody' Woodhall

Jack Watling

Jack Watling

as Peel

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Brian Trenchard-Smith on REACH FOR THE SKY

Reach for the Sky Trailer

External Links

Keywords

world war iipilotbiographybased on true storyblack and whiteaccidentroyal air forceraf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reach for the Sky?

Reach for the Sky is a War, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1956-07-05.

Who are the main actors in Reach for the Sky?

The main cast includes Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook, Lee Patterson, Alexander Knox, .

Where can I watch Reach for the Sky online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Reach for the Sky is available.

Is Reach for the Sky based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Reach for the Sky?

Reach for the Sky has an IMDb rating of 6.797/10 based on 37 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Reach for the Sky?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Reach for the Sky?

The soundtrack was composed by The Rank Organisation, Angel Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Reach for the Sky filmed?

Reach for the Sky was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Reach for the Sky?

The total runtime of Reach for the Sky is 135 minutes.

Is Reach for the Sky suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Reach for the Sky?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Reach for the Sky.

Does Reach for the Sky have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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