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One of the many inspirational true stories told about WWII, this is the story of Douglas Bader, an undauntable character who was involved in an accident which cost him both of his legs. Despite this, he became a WWII squadron commander and was a hero during the Battle of Britain. Shot down over France and held prisoner by the .. Read more

Starring	Kenneth More, Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook
Director	Philip Leacock
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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- Box-office exploitation of one man's personal heroism, adequately but not inspiringly put together with many stiff upper lips and much jocular humour.
- 29918
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  Ham in the Sky
  
  Don't get me wrong . I love this film. It's just the thing for a lazy weekend afternoon when the weather's dodgy. Battle of Britain at its best ( ... read more »
  
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  - paulius
  - Lancashire
  - 04 May 2005 at 20:43
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  reach for the sky
  
  One of the best world war 2 film, ever made, based on true story, this film makes you feel proud to be british, at least we still have good war films excellent.... read more »
  
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  - Lincoln
  - 07 Jan 2011 at 11:40
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  Don't make them like this anymore
  
  A good solid telling of a story. Inspirational
  
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- - Robo
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  - belfast
  - 29 Apr 2009 at 22:33
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  Reach for the sky
  
  As I was there it was as if it was yesterday.
  
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- - Geddie
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  - Birchington
  - 06 Aug 2008 at 14:32
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  'Reach For The Sky'
  
  All time classic WWII movie, true story, Makes you proud to be British
  
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- - ian3
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  - Salisbury
  - 04 Apr 2008 at 17:02
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  Tops
  
  A classic. This is a fiilm to be watched over and over again. However I prewfer the Kenneth Moore 'Bader' to the real one but that is another story... read more »
  
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- - David Andrews
  - Barry, South Wales
  - 27 Feb 2008 at 10:58
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  Scarmble!
  
  Having read the Paul Brickhill book more times than I can remember (including as a GCE title for English Literature in 1960) this film has always passed as a ... read more »
  
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- - DAVID EADE
  - Stowmarket
  - 17 Dec 2007 at 19:21
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  Reach for the channel changer
  
  The inspiring true story of pilot Douglas Bader, who lost both his legs in a flying accident and went on to become one of the ace pilots of WWII is given a ... read more »
  
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- 498135
- - RJNeb2
  - 773 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Nov 2007 at 23:09
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  GOOD OLD STIFF UPPER LIP CLASSIC
  
  ONE OF THE BEST FILMS MADE OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR - SAY NO MORE!
  
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- - SCOTT EMERY
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  - 08 Feb 2007 at 11:58
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  A Classic
  
  Made many years ago I admit. However, when you consider this movie was based on a true story and the class act that was Kenneth Moore - it's a classic.
  
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- - Rilla
  - Kent
  - 17 Oct 2005 at 10:58
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  Inspiring
  
  Can only say what others have said, nothing is impossible! An arrogant man in reality, but sure had awsome determination.
  
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  - Northern Ireland
  - 04 Oct 2005 at 19:59
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  Ham in the Sky
  
  Don't get me wrong . I love this film. It's just the thing for a lazy weekend afternoon when the weather's dodgy. Battle of Britain at its best ( ... read more »
  
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  - paulius
  - Lancashire
  - 04 May 2005 at 20:43
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  Classic War Movie EVERYONE Should See
  
  This is such a classic movie that has been close to my heart since i was a small child. It brings a tear to my eye thinking what one man went though just to ... read more »
  
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- - Avid
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  - Coalville
  - 06 Dec 2004 at 21:41
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  Inspiring
  
  Can only say what others have said, nothing is impossible! An arrogant man in reality, but sure had awsome determination.
  
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  - Northern Ireland
  - 04 Oct 2005 at 19:59
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  Even better than I remember
  
  Watching Reach for the Sky as a child was brilliant. Even better nows its available on DVD, a must see for all classic film buffs.
  
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- - Stewart1973
  - Surrey
  - 06 Jan 2004 at 19:57
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  Reach for the channel changer
  
  The inspiring true story of pilot Douglas Bader, who lost both his legs in a flying accident and went on to become one of the ace pilots of WWII is given a ... read more »
  
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- - RJNeb2
  - 773 reviews
  - London
  - 24 Nov 2007 at 23:09
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  Reach for the sky
  
  A timeless classic of love and heroism about one of WW2's great characters.
  
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  - England
  - 08 Jul 2004 at 07:40
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  One of the Best
  
  excellent film, one i could watch over and over again and never get bored
  
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  - Scotland
  - 16 Oct 2004 at 15:42
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  A GEM OF A FILM!
  
  If you've never seen this film rent it NOW! Excelllent old-fashioned war film with some romance chucked in. A true story that warms the heart.
  
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- - John Matthews
  - Cardiff
  - 13 Jun 2005 at 16:56
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  Still as good as ever
  
  This is the tenth time that I have seen this film over the years and I still rate it as one of the best war films ever.
  
  The DVD quality is tops.
  
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- 318967
- - dickndot
  - Lincoln
  - 15 Jan 2005 at 15:49
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  A Classic
  
  Made many years ago I admit. However, when you consider this movie was based on a true story and the class act that was Kenneth Moore - it's a classic.
  
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- 351351
- - Rilla
  - Kent
  - 17 Oct 2005 at 10:58

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  One of the many inspirational true stories told about WWII, this is the story of Douglas Bader, an undauntable character who was involved in an accident which cost him both of his legs. Despite this, he became a WWII squadron commander and was a hero during the Battle of Britain. Shot down over ...