The Lion Has Wings (1939)

  • NR
  • 11/03/1939 (GB)
  • Documentary, War
  • 1h 16m

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

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.

Adrian Brunel

Director, Writer

Brian Desmond Hurst

Director

Michael Powell

Director

Ian Dalrymple

Story

E. V. H. Emmett

Writer

Alexander Korda

Director

Cast

Merle Oberon's headshot

Merle Oberon

Mrs. Richardson
Ralph Richardson's headshot

Ralph Richardson

Wing Commander Richardson
June Duprez's headshot

June Duprez

June
Flora Robson's headshot

Flora Robson

Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
Robert Douglas's headshot

Robert Douglas

Briefing Officer
Anthony Bushell's headshot

Anthony Bushell

Pilot
Brian Worth's headshot

Brian Worth

Bobby
Austin Trevor's headshot

Austin Trevor

Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff

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