Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky (1956)

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One of the many inspirational true stories told about WWII, this is the story of Douglas Bader, an undauntable character who was involved in an accident which cost him both of his legs. Despite this, he became a WWII squadron commander and was a hero during the Battle of Britain. Shot down over… More

G, 2 hr. 16 min.
Directed By
Lewis Gilbert
Written By
Paul Brickhill, Lewis Gilbert
Genres
Drama, Classics
In Theaters
Apr 30, 1957 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...often a stirring account of one man's struggle to do his best and prove his worth under the most trying circumstances.

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    Kenneth More's performance is at the heart of it all, a bigger-than-life realization that is hard to resist.

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