Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky is a 1956 British biographical film about aviator Douglas Bader, based on the 1954 biography of the same name by Paul Brickhill. The film stars Kenneth More and was directed by Lewis Gilbert. It won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film of 1956. The film's composer John Addison was Bader's brother-in-law.

Genre: Biography, Drama, War
Stars: Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook, Lee Patterson
Production: VCI Entertainment
  Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 nominations.
 
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1956
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Warr. Off. West:
We've applied for replacements through the usual channels, Sir.

Bader:
And?

Warr. Off. West:
Well, the usual channels appear to be clogged.

Bader:
Are they? Well, We'll ruddy well unclog 'em!

Bader:
Mr Blake!

Blake:
Yes, Sir?

Bader:
Where can I buy a Spitfire?

Turner:
Great, so now we carry a passenger in the driving seat!

Bader:
Fine! We'll send Goring a telegram, and ask him not to come over for three months!

Turner:
Legs or no legs, I've never seen such a mobile fireball.

Civilian Pilot:
Typical, these Air Force boys only perform when there's a crowd!

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