Reach for Glory(1962)
Corruption and cruelty amongst teenagers in wartime.
Reach for Glory 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.
Reach for Glory (1962) is a drama film directed by Philip Leacock, released on April 14, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Harry Andrews, Kay Walsh, Michael Anderson Jr. and Richard Vernon. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Leacock
- Writers:
- John Rae, John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
- Producers:
- John Kohn, Jud Kinberg
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Huke
- Production:
- Blazer Films
- Status:
- Released
Reach for Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harry Andrews
as Capt. Curlew
Kay Walsh
as Mrs. Curlew
Michael Anderson Jr.
as Lewis Craig
Richard Vernon
as Dr. Aldrich
Russell Waters
as Mr. Freeman
Patricia Hayes
as Mrs. Freeman
- Oliver Grimm
Oliver Grimm
as Mark Stein
- Martin Tomlinson
Martin Tomlinson
as John Curlew
- Freddy Eldrett
Freddy Eldrett
as Willy Aldrich
- James Luck
James Luck
as Martin Freen
- Olivia Breeze
Olivia Breeze
as Diana Aldrich
- Peter Furnell
Peter Furnell
as Arthur Chettle
Key crew
Directed by Philip Leacock, written by John Rae, John Kohn and Jud Kinberg, produced by John Kohn and Jud Kinberg.
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Reach for Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 11 ratings.
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Reach for Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Reach for Glory?
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The main cast of Reach for Glory (1962) includes Harry Andrews, Kay Walsh, Michael Anderson Jr., Richard Vernon and Russell Waters. The film was directed by Philip Leacock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Reach for Glory released?
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Reach for Glory was released on April 14, 1962 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Reach for Glory worth watching?
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Reach for Glory (1962) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.