Reach for the Sky

Name: Reach for the Sky
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1956-07-05
Duration: 135 min

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.

DirectorLewis GilbertCinematographyJack AsherScreenplayLewis GilbertStudioThe Rank Organisation

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader	Douglas Bader
Muriel PavlowThelma Bader	Thelma Bader
Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson	Johnny Sanderson
Lee PattersonTurner	Turner
Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce	Mr. Joyce
Dorothy AlisonNurse Brace	Nurse Brace
MMichael WarreHarry Day	Harry Day
Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter	Robert Desoutter
Howard Marion-Crawford'Woody' Woodhall	'Woody' Woodhall
Jack WatlingPeel	Peel
Walter HuddAir Vice-Marshal Halahan	Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Ernest ClarkWing Commander Beiseigel	Wing Commander Beiseigel
Nigel GreenStreatfeild	Streatfeild
AAnne LeonSister Thornhill	Sister Thornhill
Charles CarsonAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding	Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Ronald AdamAir Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory	Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
BBasil ApplebyCrowley-Milling	Crowley-Milling
PPhilip StaintonPolice Constable	Police Constable
Eddie ByrneFlight Sergeant Mills	Flight Sergeant Mills
Beverley BrooksSally	Sally
Michael RipperWarrant Officer West	Warrant Officer West
Derek BlomfieldCivilian Pilot	Civilian Pilot
Avice LandoneDouglas Bader's Mother	Douglas Bader's Mother
Eric PohlmannAdjutant of Prison Camp	Adjutant of Prison Camp
Michael GoughFlying Instructor Pearson	Flying Instructor Pearson
Harry LockeBates	Bates
Sam KyddWarrant Officer Blake	Warrant Officer Blake
Peter ByrneCivilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash	Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
Basil DignamAir Ministry Doctor	Air Ministry Doctor
Anton DiffringGerman Stabsfeldwebel	German Stabsfeldwebel