The Lion Has Wings

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.

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Release date

3 Nov 1939

Runtime

1 h 16 min

• TMDB 6.4

Genres

• Documentary
• War
• Drama

Director

Adrian BrunelMichael PowellBrian Desmond HurstAlexander Korda

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Merle Oberonas Mrs. RichardsonRalph Richardsonas Wing Commander RichardsonJune Duprezas JuneFlora Robsonas Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)Robert Douglasas Briefing OfficerAnthony Bushellas PilotBrian Worthas BobbyAustin Trevoras Schulemberg - German Air Chief of StaffIBIvan Brandtas Air OfficerG.H. Mulcasteras Controller

Writers

Adrian BrunelIDIan DalrympleEVE. V. H. Emmett

Composer

Richard Addinsell

Cinematography

HSHarry Stradling Sr.

Studios

LFLondon Films Productions

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