Documentary ·War · United Kingdom · 1939 · 1h 16m

The Lion Has Wings

Director

Adrian Brunel Michael Powell Brian Desmond Hurst Alexander Korda

Cast

Merle Oberon as Mrs. Richardson Ralph Richardson as Wing Commander Richardson June Duprez as June Flora Robson as Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage) Robert Douglas as Briefing Officer Anthony Bushell as Pilot

Crew

Harry Stradling Sr. — Director of Photography Henry Cornelius — Editor Derek N. Twist — Editor Charles Frend — Editor Hugh Stewart — Editor Richard Addinsell — Original Music Composer

Tagline

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Adrian Brunel Director Michael Powell Director Brian Desmond Hurst Director Alexander Korda Director Harry Stradling Sr. Director of Photography Henry Cornelius Editor Derek N. Twist Editor Charles Frend Editor Hugh Stewart Editor Richard Addinsell Original Music Composer Adrian Brunel Writer E. V. H. Emmett Writer

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