The Lion Has Wings (1939)

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Released:
1939-11-03

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.

Directors:
Brian Desmond Hurst, Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Alexander Korda

Runtime:
1h 16min

Genre:
Documentary, War

  • Cast:
  • 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