Movie

The Lion Has Wings

“The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!”

★ 6.4(14)19391h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Brian Desmond Hurst, Alexander Korda
Release date: 1939-11-03
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Films Productions

About The Lion Has Wings

The Lion Has Wings is a 1939 movie in the Documentary and War genres, directed by Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Brian Desmond Hurst and Alexander Korda, starring Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson and June Duprez. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lion Has Wings in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Merle Oberon

Mrs. Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Wing Commander Richardson

June Duprez

June

Flora Robson

Queen Elizabeth I (archive footage)

Robert Douglas

Briefing Officer

Anthony Bushell

Pilot

Brian Worth

Bobby

Austin Trevor

Schulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff

Ivan Brandt

Air Officer

G.H. Mulcaster

Controller

Herbert Lomas

Holveg

Milton Rosmer

Head of Observer Corps

Themes & keywords

propagandaraf (royal air force)aviation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lion Has Wings in Austria?+

The Lion Has Wings is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Lion Has Wings on Netflix?+

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How long is The Lion Has Wings?+

The Lion Has Wings has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in The Lion Has Wings?+

The Lion Has Wings stars Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez, Flora Robson and Robert Douglas.

When did The Lion Has Wings come out?+

The Lion Has Wings is a 1939 movie directed by Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Brian Desmond Hurst and Alexander Korda.

What genre is The Lion Has Wings?+

The Lion Has Wings is Documentary and War film.

Who directed The Lion Has Wings?+

The Lion Has Wings was directed by Adrian Brunel, Michael Powell, Brian Desmond Hurst and Alexander Korda.