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The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!

The Lion Has Wings

6.4 / 10 6.4 1939 1h 16m

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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.

Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst

VISUAL NOTES

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CAST

The people behind the story

Merle Oberon

Merle OberonMrs. Richardson

Ralph Richardson

Ralph RichardsonWing Commander Richardson

June Duprez

June DuprezJune

Flora Robson

Flora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I (archive footage)

Robert Douglas

Robert DouglasBriefing Officer

Anthony Bushell

Anthony BushellPilot

Brian Worth

Brian WorthBobby

Austin Trevor

Austin TrevorSchulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff