The Lion Has Wings (1939)
The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!
1939 · 1h 16m · Documentary, War
Genres: Documentary, War
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: Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Brian Desmond Hurst
Writers: Adrian Brunel, Ian Dalrymple, E. V. H. Emmett
Music by: Richard Addinsell
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editor: Henry Cornelius, Derek N. Twist
Cast
Merle Oberon as Mrs. RichardsonRalph Richardson as Wing Commander RichardsonJune Duprez as JuneFlora Robson as Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)Robert Douglas as Briefing OfficerAnthony Bushell as PilotBrian Worth as BobbyAustin Trevor as Schulemberg - German Air Chief of StaffIvan Brandt as Air OfficerG.H. Mulcaster as ControllerHerbert Lomas as HolvegMilton Rosmer as Head of Observer CorpsMore like this
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