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Biographical drama about war hero Douglas Bader.
Following a flying accident in which he loses both his legs, doctors expect Bader to die, but he overcomes incredible odds to take on the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.
Review page 53. Director Lewis Gilbert (1956 U) (BW)

Contributors

Unknown:
Douglas Bader.
Director:
Lewis Gilbert
Douglas Bader:
Kenneth More
Thelma Bader:
Muriel Pavlow
Johnny Sanderson:
Lyndon Brook
Stan Turner:
Lee Patterson
Mr Joyce:
Alexander Knox
Nurse Brace:
Dorothy Alison
Harry Day:
Michael Warre
Robert Desoutter:
Sydney Taller
Woody:
Howard Marion-Crawford
Peel:
Jack Watling
Streatfield:
Nigel Green
Sister Thornhill:
Anne Leon
Air Vice Marshal Leigh-Mallory:
Ronald Adam
Source: Radio Times

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