The Lion Has Wings

Name: The Lion Has Wings
Genre: Drama, Documentary, War
Released: 1939
Duration: 76 min

United Kingdom • English • 1939 • 1h 16m

Directors

Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell, Alexander Korda

Drama Documentary War

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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 Nazi invasion.

Credits

Crew

DirectorAdrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell, Alexander Korda

WriterAdrian Brunel, E. V. H. Emmett

CinematographerHarry Stradling Sr.

ComposerRichard Addinsell

EditorHenry Cornelius, Derek N. Twist, Charles Frend, Hugh Stewart

ProducerAlexander Korda

Cast

Ralph Richardsonas Wing Commander Richardson

Flora Robsonas Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)

Robert Douglasas Briefing Officer

Austin Trevoras Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff

Ivan Brandtas Air Officer

G.H. Mulcasteras Controller

Herbert Lomasas Holveg

Milton Rosmeras Head of Observer Corps

Ronald Adamas German Bomber Chief

Robert Rendelas British Chief of Air Staff

John Longdenas Unnamed Character

Archibald Battyas Air Officer

Ian Flemingas Air Officer

Charles Carsonas Anti-aircraft Officer

John Penroseas Unnamed Character

Frank Tickleas Unnamed Character