The Lion Has Wings
The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!
1939 · 1h 16m · N/A
Documentary, Drama, War
Directed by
Adrian Brunel
,
Brian Desmond Hurst
,
Michael Powell
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The Lion Has Wings
Overview
This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.
Director and cast
- Adrian Brunel Director
- Brian Desmond Hurst Director
- Michael Powell Director
- Merle Oberon as Mrs. Richardson
- Ralph Richardson as Wing Commander Richardson
- June Duprez as June
- Flora Robson as Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
- Robert Douglas as Briefing Officer
- Anthony Bushell as Pilot
- Brian Worth as Bobby
- Austin Trevor as Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff
- Ivan Brandt as Air Officer
- G.H. Mulcaster as Controller
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