The Lion Has Wings

The Lion Has Wings

1h 16m 6.2/10

Overview

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.

Director

Michael Powell

Top Billed Cast

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Wing Commander Richardson

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)

Merle Oberon

Merle Oberon

Mrs. Richardson

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

Briefing Officer

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Pilot

June Duprez

June Duprez

June

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