Director: Lewis Gilbert
Language
English
NMTW
73%
Good
Won 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 4 nominations total
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Kenneth MoreDouglas Bader -
Muriel PavlowThelma Bader
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Lyndon BrookJohnny Sanderson
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Lee PattersonTurner
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Alexander KnoxMr. Joyce
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Dorothy AlisonNurse Brace
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Sydney TaflerRobert Desoutter
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Howard Marion-Crawford'Woody' Woodhall
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Jack WatlingPeel
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Walter HuddAir Vice-Marshal Halahan
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Ernest ClarkWing Commander Beiseigel
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Nigel GreenStreatfeild
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Charles CarsonAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
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Ronald AdamAir Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
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Philip StaintonPolice Constable
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Eddie ByrneFlight Sergeant Mills
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Beverley BrooksSally
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Michael WarreHarry Day
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Anne LeonSister Thornhill
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Basil ApplebyCrowley-Milling
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Length: | 2 h 15 min |
Description:
This is the true story of Airman Douglas Bader, a WWII fighter pilot who defied incredible odds. After losing both legs in a plane crash in 1931, Bader was determined to fly again. He fought to become a wing leader, facing immense physical challenges and demonstrating extraordinary mental strength. The film explores his inspiring journey through adversity, showcasing the power of the human spirit to achieve remarkable things even with severe limitations during a dark period in history.
| Alternative title: | Reach for the Sky |
| Release year: | 1956 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 4 nominations total |
| Director: | Lewis Gilbert |
| Type: | Movie |
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