The Lion Has Wings

The Lion Has Wings
1939
★★★☆☆ 6.2/10
⏱️ 76 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
DocumentaryWar
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.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Criterion Channel
IndieFlix
IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel

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

Crew

Director
Brian Desmond Hurst, Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell
Writer
Adrian Brunel, E. V. H. Emmett, Ian Dalrymple
Producer
Alexander Korda

Production

London Films Productions

Keywords

propagandaraf (royal air force)aviation