The Lion Has Wings

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This British propaganda film, released at the onset of World War II, serves as a powerful tool for the war effort. Blending actual newsreel footage with dramatized scenes, it creates a docudrama style narrative. The film showcases the strength and readiness of the Royal Air Force and the British people, portraying their determination to stand against the rising threat of Nazi Germany's aggression and defend their freedom.

Docudrama  Drama  History  War

Directed by

Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell

Starring

Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, June Duprez