Reach for the Sky
A well told account of British pilot Douglas Bader (Kenneth More) who overcame the loss of both legs, to become one of the most remarkable fighter aces in history. Based on 'The Story of Douglas Bader' by Paul Brickhill.
Year: 1956
Genre: War and Anti-War Films, Classic Drama, True Stories, Based on..., Disabilities
Country: UK
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Alexander Knox
Duration: 136 Minutes
Rating: G - Contains war footage.
7.3/10
Location in store: War
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