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Release Year1956
Runtime2h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationU
GenresWar, Drama
Votes39
DirectorLewis Gilbert
WritersLewis Gilbert
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsReach for the Sky
About 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.
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, Reach for the Sky leans on a strong ensemble — Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1956.
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