Reach for the Sky (1956)

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.

Cast

Douglas Bader
Thelma Bader
Air Vice-Marshal Halahan
Wing Commander Beiseigel
Streatfeild
Sister Thornhill
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
Crowley-Milling
Police Constable
Flight Sergeant Mills
Johnny Sanderson
Warrant Officer West
Civilian Pilot
Douglas Bader's Mother
Adjutant of Prison Camp
Flying Instructor Pearson
Warrant Officer Blake
Civilian Pilot Witnessing Bader's Crash
Air Ministry Doctor
German Stabsfeldwebel
Man Listening to Radio
Nurse Brace
Robert Desoutter
'Woody' Woodhall

Crew

Screenplay
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Hairdresser
Makeup Artist
Production Manager
Sound Editor
Sound Recordist
Sound Recordist
Special Effects
Special Effects
Special Effects
Camera Operator
Additional Writing
Music Director
Production Controller
Assistant Director
Second Unit Director
Costume Design
Associate Producer
Technical Advisor