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

The Lion Has Wings

Director

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

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