The Lion Has Wings

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: Brian Desmond Hurst

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

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Ivan Brandt

Air Officer

G.H. Mulcaster

Controller