Reach for the Sky (1956)
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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Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader
Muriel PavlowThelma Bader
Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson
Lee PattersonTurner
Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce
Dorothy AlisonNurse BraceMichael WarreHarry Day
Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter
Howard Marion-Crawford'Woody' Woodhall
Jack WatlingPeel
Walter HuddAir Vice-Marshal Halahan
Ernest ClarkWing Commander BeiseigelKeywords
BiographyBased on a true storyWorld war iiAccidentRaf (royal air force)PilotBlack and whiteRoyal air forceRafBased on true story
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Based On A True Story · World War IiDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityWar · World War IiDirector preference106436
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What is Reach for the Sky about?
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.
How long is Reach for the Sky?
Reach for the Sky has a runtime of 135 minutes.
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