Reach for the Sky

Name: Reach for the Sky
Released: 1956-07-05
Rating: 6.91

6.9/10 (39)

·1956· 135 min

Director: Lewis Gilbert

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.

Trailer

Cast

Kenneth More

Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlow

Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brook

Johnny Sanderson

Lee Patterson

Turner

Alexander Knox

Mr. Joyce

Dorothy Alison

Nurse Brace

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Michael Warre

Harry Day

Sydney Tafler

Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawford

'Woody' Woodhall

Jack Watling

Peel

Walter Hudd

Air Vice-Marshal Halahan

Ernest Clark

Wing Commander Beiseigel

In brief

Reach for the Sky (1956) is a war, drama film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 39 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 15min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Reach for the Sky?

Reach for the Sky runs 135 minutes (2h 15min).

What rating does Reach for the Sky have?

Reach for the Sky has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 39 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Reach for the Sky from?

Reach for the Sky was released in 1956.