The Lion Has Wings(1939)
The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!
The Lion Has Wings Synopsis
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.
The Lion Has Wings (1939) is a documentary and war film directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, released on November 3, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez and Flora Robson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- 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
The Lion Has Wings Cast & Crew
Main 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
Anthony Bushell
as Pilot
Brian Worth
as Bobby
Austin Trevor
as Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff
- Ivan Brandt
Ivan Brandt
as Air Officer
G.H. Mulcaster
as Controller
Herbert Lomas
as Holveg
Milton Rosmer
as Head of Observer Corps
Key crew
Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, written by Adrian Brunel, E. V. H. Emmett and Ian Dalrymple, produced by Alexander Korda.
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The Lion Has Wings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Lion Has Wings – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lion Has Wings online?
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The Lion Has Wings (1939) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lion Has Wings?
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The main cast of The Lion Has Wings (1939) includes Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez, Flora Robson and Robert Douglas. The film was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lion Has Wings released?
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The Lion Has Wings was released on November 3, 1939 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Lion Has Wings worth watching?
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The Lion Has Wings (1939) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.