The Lion Has Wings

The Lion Has Wings

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

1939 · 76 min · ★ 6.4 · Documentary, War, Drama

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 by Adrian Brunel · Written by Adrian Brunel

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Merle Oberon Mrs. Richardson
Ralph Richardson Wing Commander Richardson
June Duprez June
Flora Robson Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
Robert Douglas Briefing Officer
Anthony Bushell Pilot
Brian Worth Bobby
Austin Trevor Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff
Ivan Brandt Air Officer
G.H. Mulcaster Controller
Herbert Lomas Holveg
Milton Rosmer Head of Observer Corps

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