Reach for the Sky (1956) — Perfery

(1956)Directed by Lewis Gilbert135 minWar, Drama

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.

Kenneth Moreas Douglas Bader

Muriel Pavlowas Thelma Bader

Lyndon Brookas Johnny Sanderson

Lee Pattersonas Turner

Alexander Knoxas Mr. Joyce

Dorothy Alisonas Nurse Brace

Michael Warreas Harry Day

Sydney Tafleras Robert Desoutter

Howard Marion-Crawfordas 'Woody' Woodhall

Jack Watlingas Peel

Walter Huddas Air Vice-Marshal Halahan

Ernest Clarkas Wing Commander Beiseigel

Nigel Greenas Streatfeild

Anne Leonas Sister Thornhill

Charles Carsonas Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding

Ronald Adamas Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory

BA Basil Applebyas Crowley-Milling

PS Philip Staintonas Police Constable

Eddie Byrneas Flight Sergeant Mills

Beverley Brooksas Sally

Michael Ripperas Warrant Officer West

Derek Blomfieldas Civilian Pilot

Avice Landoneas Douglas Bader's Mother

Eric Pohlmannas Adjutant of Prison Camp