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The Lion Has Wings

6.419391h 16mMovieDocumentaryWar

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.

DirectorsBrian Desmond Hurst·Adrian Brunel
WritersAdrian Brunel·E. V. H. Emmett
ProducerAlexander Korda

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Streaming in 2 other countries

The Lion Has Wings isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst

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

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