Reach for the Sky (1956)

Released: 1956-07-05 Duration: 2hr 15min

Genres: War Drama

Rating 6.8

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Overview

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.

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation

Angel Productions

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	1.282

Directed By

Lewis Gilbert

Crew

Producer
Daniel M. Angel

Director
Lewis Gilbert

Director of Photography
Jack Asher

Screenplay
Lewis Gilbert

Hairdresser
Pearl Orton

Editor
John Shirley

Production Manager
Hugh Attwooll

Special Effects
Bryan Langley

Makeup Artist
Bob Lawrance

Sound Editor
Arthur Ridout

Sound Recordist
Gordon K. McCallum

Special Effects
Bert Marshall

Art Direction
Bernard Robinson

Continuity
Shirley Barnes

Special Effects
Bill Warrington

Sound Recordist
John W. Mitchell

Camera Operator
Harry Gillam

Book
Paul Brickhill

Production Controller
Arthur Alcott

Additional Writing
Vernon Harris

Assistant Director
Basil Keys

Associate Producer
Anthony Nelson Keys

Music Director
Muir Mathieson

Second Unit Director
James Hill

Costume Design
Julie Harris

Technical Advisor
H.M.A. Day

Original Music Composer
John Addison

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