Reach for the Sky Movie Review 1956

WW II flying ace loses both legs in an accident and learns to fly again. He becomes a hero during the Battle of Britain, then is shot down over France and held prisoner by the Germans. At war's end he returns to England to lead 3,000 planes over London in a victory flight. Inspirationaly told true story.

Distribution

Available on VHS
Running time 123 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Airborne, Physical Problems, True Stories, World War II

Cast

Kenneth More, Alexander Knox, Nigel Green

Director

Lewis Gilbert

Music

John Addison

Producer

J. Arthur Rank

Awards

British Acad. 1956: Film.