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Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky

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WarDrama

Director:Lewis Gilbert

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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Details

StatusReleased

Release DateJuly 5, 1956

Release Dates

Germany:

Theatrical - Sep 26, 1957

United Kingdom:

Theatrical - Jul 5, 1956 (U)

Ireland:

Theatrical - Jul 27, 1956 (G)

United States:

Theatrical - Jul 10, 1956

Runtime2sa 15dk

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Origin CountryUnited Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

raf (royal air force)world war ii pilot biography based on true story black and white accident

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation Angel Productions