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Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky
6.2
/10
11 Ratings

REACH FOR THE SKY

Directed by Lewis Gilbert
United Kingdom, 1956
Drama, Biography, War

Synopsis

In 1931, Douglas Bader loses both legs in a plane crash. Determined to return to the cockpit, the stalwart young man adapts to artificial legs and soars once more. The dauntless flyboy takes to the skies as a squadron leader.

Synopsis

In 1931, Douglas Bader loses both legs in a plane crash. Determined to return to the cockpit, the stalwart young man adapts to artificial legs and soars once more. The dauntless flyboy takes to the skies as a squadron leader.