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The Lion Has Wings

1939
Directed byAdrian Brunel
1h 16m

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.

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Merle OberonMrs. RichardsonRalph RichardsonWing Commander RichardsonJune DuprezJune
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Flora Robson
Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
Robert DouglasBriefing Officer
Anthony BushellPilot
Brian WorthBobby
Austin TrevorSchulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff
Ivan BrandtAir Officer
G.H. MulcasterController
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GENRES
DocumentaryWar
STATUSReleased
RATING
6.2

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