Reach for the Sky

1956 · 135 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 3,088 VOTES · DIR. Lewis Gilbert

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Overview

The true story of airman Douglas Bader who overcame the loss of both legs in a 1931 flying accident to become a successful fighter pilot and wing leader during World War II.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,513 lines

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00:00:18 - Contact. - Contact.
00:08:25 Well, I did have. You won't pinch me for that?
00:13:19 It's dangerous to be too sure of yourself. Just watch it.
00:19:44 I suppose that sort of thing happens in an aeroplane crash.
00:23:44 - How's Bader today? - I think he's a little better.
00:28:36 I gather you've done quite a job on me, sir.
00:33:06 I've had all the news I want. I've heard from Sally.
00:37:16 - We'll have a party. - Lovely.
00:42:33 Do you mind if I leave the bill? I'm going off now.
00:47:34 Taking half an inch off the right leg might make it easier.
00:53:25 Sorry, Peely, I've got to work this out for myself.
00:58:32 (instrumental) # "Love Is The Sweetest Thing"
01:03:39 - What's that? - I said, no aerobatics!
01:09:06 - You're a good 20 yards up on me. - Walk round with us, Douglas?
01:13:32 So have the aeroplanes!
01:18:12 This could be it.
01:24:53 Go to Norwich, order what you want from the tailor's.
01:29:16 No, sir.
01:34:13 - Come on in. - Squadron Leader Bader, sir?
01:41:49 - All right, get it done as soon as possible. - You caught a bullet hole yourself.
01:46:28 If only I could... (sighs)
01:53:22 - Thank you, very decent of you. - Lucille, vous venez avec nous.
02:01:16 - They had nothing to do with it! - It's just routine questioning.
02:06:46 Look, we'll talk about that later, shall we?

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,513
Dialogue density11.2 lines / min
First line00:00:18
Final line02:06:46

Production Record

DirectorLewis Gilbert
LanguageEnglish
IMDb votes3,088