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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| Monthly Film BulletinMFB CriticsAn inspiring subject, somewhat disappointingly realised. |
| User ReviewRoche FPowerful biopic which requires stiff upper lip to watch as wobbling lower one is in danger of blubbing..... |
| User ReviewScott WExcellent account of the true story of British World War Two fighter ace Douglas Bader, who overcame the loss of both legs in an airplane crash to rise to the rank of Wing Commander in the RAF. I had never seen this film before, although when I was in high school I did read Douglas Bader's autobiography, so I knew something about his life. My mother, being a veteran, spoke of him a number of times when she told me about her experiences in the Battle of Britain. He was considered a great war hero. This is probably actor Kenneth More's finest role, and he does full justice to the man who he portrays in the film. |
| User ReviewMatthew Twow what a brilliant movie 2 watch...i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch,,,its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that alexander knox, dorothy alison, jack watling, kenneth more, lee paterson, lee patterson, nigel green, muriel pavlow, lyndon brook play good roles/parts throughout this movie...i think that the director of this action/adventure/classics/drama movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie its a brilliant 1950's movie 2 watch n its brilliantly directed as its in black n white..this is a great movie 2 watch |
| User ReviewMichael FI would recomend this movie to anyone. Truly aweinspiring knowing what he'd lost and he'd achivied from then inspiried others around him, also to note he played golf on handicap of 3 that was post accident!!! I'm lucky if I keep the same ball consecutive holes |
| User ReviewPrivate UA quality war film, about an amazing man. Always in my top ten |
| User ReviewJudy JDB was my godfather and Kenneth More does a brilliant job of portraying him. |
| User ReviewDuncan CThis to many people (particulary today's younger generation) will woft of pure "britishness", but it carries with it an important message. That courage, self belief and a refusal to give in (traits which are far too often lacking in today's modern society) can get you where you want to go and beyond |
| User ReviewAndrew Htotally englishh toally not how america won the war... awe inspiring!! |
| User ReviewMelanie HClasssic film that must be seen to be appreciated of the difficulties overcome by this brave hero |
