Reach for the Sky (1956)

1956 · 135 min · War, Drama

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. Starring Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook, Lee Patterson and Alexander Knox.

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