CinemaOSMovie · 1939 · 1h 16m
The Lion Has Wings

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

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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.

Directed byAdrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell, Alexander Korda

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
EN
Released
November 3, 1939
Studios
London Films Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Merle Oberon

Merle Oberon

Mrs. Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Wing Commander Richardson

June Duprez

June Duprez

June

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

Briefing Officer

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Pilot

Brian Worth

Brian Worth

Bobby

Austin Trevor

Austin Trevor

Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff

Ivan Brandt

Air Officer

G.H. Mulcaster

G.H. Mulcaster

Controller

Creative team
Directed by
Adrian Brunel
Adrian Brunel
Brian Desmond Hurst
Brian Desmond Hurst
Written by
Adrian Brunel
Adrian Brunel
Ian Dalrymple
Produced by
Alexander Korda
Alexander Korda

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