Reach for the Sky
1956 · 2h 15m · Drama, War · United Kingdom · Rated U (GB)
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.
Written & directed by
Lewis Gilbert6.3Smart score
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accidentbased on true storybiographyblack and whitepilotraf (royal air force)world war ii
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