The Lion Has Wings
Documentary War

The Lion Has Wings

The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

⭐ 6.4/10 📅 1939 ⏱ 1h 16m Released

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.

🎭 Cast

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

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