War ·Drama · United Kingdom · 1956 · 2h 15m

Reach for the Sky

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Director
Lewis Gilbert
Cast
Kenneth More as Douglas Bader Muriel Pavlow as Thelma Bader Lyndon Brook as Johnny Sanderson Lee Patterson as Turner Alexander Knox as Mr. Joyce Dorothy Alison as Nurse Brace
Crew
Jack Asher — Director of Photography John Shirley — Editor John Addison — Original Music Composer Lewis Gilbert — Screenplay Daniel M. Angel — Producer Julie Harris — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
raf (royal air force)world war iipilotbiographybased on true storyblack and whiteaccident
Key Collaborators
Lewis Gilbert Director Jack Asher Director of Photography John Shirley Editor John Addison Original Music Composer Lewis Gilbert Screenplay Daniel M. Angel Producer Julie Harris Costume Design
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