The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Adrian BrunelDirector
- Brian Desmond HurstDirector
- Michael PowellDirector
- Adrian BrunelWriter
- E. V. H. EmmettWriter
- Richard AddinsellOriginal Music Composer
- Alexander KordaDirector
Cast
- Merle OberonMrs. Richardson
- Ralph RichardsonWing Commander Richardson
- June DuprezJune
- Flora RobsonQueen Elizabeth I (archive footage)
- Robert DouglasBriefing Officer
- Anthony BushellPilot
- Brian WorthBobby
- Austin TrevorSchulemberg - German Air Chief of Staff
- Ivan BrandtAir Officer
- G.H. MulcasterController
- Herbert LomasHolveg
- Milton RosmerHead of Observer Corps
Stills
Themes
propagandaraf (royal air force)aviation