The Lion Has Wings

1939Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Alexander Korda

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Released: November 3, 1939
Runtime: 1h 16m

About The Lion Has Wings

Documentary
War
Drama

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.

Directors: Brian Desmond Hurst
Adrian Brunel
Michael Powell
Alexander Korda
Writers: Adrian Brunel
E. V. H. Emmett
Ian Dalrymple

Principal cast

In billing order

Merle OberonMrs. Richardson
Ralph RichardsonWing Commander Richardson
June DuprezJune
Flora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
Robert DouglasBriefing Officer
Anthony BushellPilot

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