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Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky (1956)

Biographical, Drama, War | UK

Director: Lewis Gilbert

Film4 | Monday, 5 February 2024 | 13:25

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Rating: 7.2/10

User rating: 3/10
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SYNOPSIS

Biopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WWII.

Actors

Writer: Paul Brickhill, Lewis Gilbert

Producer: Daniel M. Angel, Anthony Nelson Keys

RUNTIME: 123 min

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