The Lion Has Wings

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.

• Brian Desmond HurstDirector
• Adrian BrunelDirector
• Adrian BrunelWriter
• Michael PowellDirector
• E. V. H. EmmettWriter
• Richard AddinsellOriginal Music Composer
• Alexander KordaDirector

• 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