Movie: The Lion Has Wings

Top 10 Billed 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

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1939-11-03

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
  • Tagline

    The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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