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The Lion Has Wings(1939)

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

6.4(14)1h 16m1939-11-03

DocumentaryWar

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.

Director:: Brian Desmond Hurst
Writers:: Adrian Brunel, E. V. H. Emmett, Ian Dalrymple
Producers:: Alexander Korda
Cinematographer:: Harry Stradling Sr.
Composer:: Richard Addinsell
Production:: London Films Productions
Status:: Released

Cast

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

Ivan Brandt

Air Officer

G.H. Mulcaster

G.H. Mulcaster

Controller

Herbert Lomas

Herbert Lomas

Holveg

Milton Rosmer

Milton Rosmer

Head of Observer Corps