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The Lion Has Wings

1939 · 76 min · Documentary · War · Drama

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

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.

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Creators

Adrian Brunel — Director · Brian Desmond Hurst — Director · Michael Powell — Director · Alexander Korda — Director

Top cast

Merle Oberon portraitMerle OberonMrs. RichardsonRalph Richardson portraitRalph RichardsonWing Commander RichardsonJune Duprez portraitJune DuprezJuneFlora Robson portraitFlora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I (archive footage)Robert Douglas portraitRobert DouglasBriefing OfficerAnthony Bushell portraitAnthony BushellPilotBrian Worth portraitBrian WorthBobbyAustin Trevor portraitAustin TrevorSchulemberg - German Air Chief of StaffIIvan BrandtAir OfficerG.H. Mulcaster portraitG.H. MulcasterController

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