Reach for the Sky

1956
U
2h 15m

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7.2/10

3.1K

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Kenneth More in Reach for the Sky (1956)

Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WW2.

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Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WWII.Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WWII.Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WWII.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

3.1K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 4 nominations total

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8/10

Inspirational British World War II Air Force drama

What do you mean, you haven't seen this film? A classic World War 2 RAF adventure film depicting the true British spirit of one man's (Douglas Bader) fight to overcome the loss of both legs in a flying accident, to become a Wing Commander in the Battle of Britain. Lewis Gilbert keeps the film crackling along at a fast pace with Kenneth More, at the peak of his form, delivering the goods with a first rate supporting cast - don't miss it.

Andrew Reed
Apr 30, 2000
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Trivia
Richard Burton was the first choice for the lead but he dropped out after he was offered the lead in Alexander the Great (1956) at what Lewis Gilbert describes as "three or four times the salary".

Goofs
When Bader is demonstrating his ability to fly the Hurricane to his new squadron of Canadian pilots, there is a long cut of the plane flying upside-down in a straight line. This was impossible in the Hurricane, as it had a gravity-fed carburettor. If you look carefully at the clouds, and how the sunlight reflects from them, the image has clearly been inverted.

Quotes
Bader: [Bader is at a sanatorium in recovery and listening to a fellow patient complain about pains to one of his legs] . Have it off, old boy, have it off.