Reach for the Sky

1956 2h 15m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 41

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kenneth More
Douglas Bader
Muriel Pavlow
Thelma Bader
Lyndon Brook
Johnny Sanderson
Lee Patterson
Turner
Alexander Knox
Mr. Joyce
Dorothy Alison
Nurse Brace
Michael Warre
Harry Day
Sydney Tafler
Robert Desoutter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lewis Gilbert
Writers: Lewis Gilbert
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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70 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lewis Gilbert, shot by Jack Asher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Addison. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Shirley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kenneth More and Muriel Pavlow and Lyndon Brook carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0049665 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lewis Gilbert directs. Jack Asher behind the camera. John Addison scores. John Shirley cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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170 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Lewis Gilbert, shot by Jack Asher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Addison. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor John Shirley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kenneth More and Muriel Pavlow and Lyndon Brook carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0049665 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.