Reach for Glory
“Corruption and cruelty amongst teenagers in wartime.”
Synopsis
During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.
Top Cast
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Harry Andrews
Capt. Curlew
Kay Walsh
Mrs. Curlew
Michael Anderson Jr.
Lewis Craig
Richard Vernon
Dr. Aldrich
Russell Waters
Mr. Freeman
Patricia Hayes
Mrs. Freeman
Oliver Grimm
Mark Stein
Martin Tomlinson
John Curlew
Freddy Eldrett
Willy Aldrich
James Luck
Martin Freen
Olivia Breeze
Diana Aldrich
Peter Furnell
Arthur Chettle
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- John Rae
- Original Title
- Reach for Glory
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Blazer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
John Rae, John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
Robert Huke
Frederick Wilson
John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Leacock
Director
Robert Huke
Director of Photography
John Rae
Screenplay
John Kohn
Writer
John Kohn
Producer
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Jud Kinberg
Producer
Jud Kinberg
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reach for Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reach for Glory about?
During World War II, teenage boys in a small English town are consumed with jingoism and brutal war games, hoping dearly that the war won't end before they can fight in it.
Who directed Reach for Glory?
Reach for Glory was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in Reach for Glory?
The principal cast of Reach for Glory includes Harry Andrews, Kay Walsh, Michael Anderson Jr., Richard Vernon, Russell Waters.
When was Reach for Glory released and how long is it?
Reach for Glory was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.