The Lion Has Wings(1939)

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

62

1h 16m

  • Documentary,
  • War

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.

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

  • G.H. Mulcaster

    G.H. Mulcaster

    Controller

  • Herbert Lomas

    Herbert Lomas

    Holveg

  • Milton Rosmer

    Milton Rosmer

    Head of Observer Corps

  • Ronald Adam

    Ronald Adam

    German Bomber Chief

  • Robert Rendel

    Robert Rendel

    British Chief of Air Staff

  • John Longden

    John Longden

    Unnamed Character

  • Archibald Batty

    Archibald Batty

    Air Officer

  • Ian Fleming

    Ian Fleming

    Air Officer

  • Charles Carson

    Charles Carson

    Anti-aircraft Officer

  • John Penrose

    John Penrose

    Unnamed Character

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    Status

    Released (Nov 3, 1939)

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