Reach for the Sky (1956)
The amazing story of Douglas Bader, who after losing both legs as a result of an aeroplane crash, overcame insurmountable odds to not only master the art of walking with two artificial legs, but to dance, play golf, and to become one of the most remarkable fighter aces in history.
Primary Title
- Reach for the Sky
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 25 April 2010
Release Year
- 1956
Start Time
- 11 : 30
Finish Time
- 14 : 00
Duration
- 150:00
Series
- 2010
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The amazing story of Douglas Bader, who after losing both legs as a result of an aeroplane crash, overcame insurmountable odds to not only master the art of walking with two artificial legs, but to dance, play golf, and to become one of the most remarkable fighter aces in history.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Bader, Douglas, 1910-1982
- Feature films--Great Britain.
Genres
- Drama
- War
Contributors
- Kenneth More (Actor)
- Lewis Gilbert (Director)
- Daniel M. Angel (Producer)
- Lewis Gilbert (Writer)
- Miriel Pavlow (Actor)
- Lyndon Brook (Actor)
- Lee Patterson (Actor)
- Alexander Knox (Actor)
Subjects
- Bader, Douglas, 1910-1982
- Feature films--Great Britain.