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The semidocumentary war film THE LION HAS WINGS states its case in broad strokes, juxtaposing images of rampaging German-dictator Adolf Hitler and appeasing British prime minister Neville Chamberlain with stock shots of bleating sheep. The film then depicts Great Britain as a great lion, willing and able to sprout 'wings' in .. Read more

Starring Merle Oberon, June Duprez, Ralph Richardson, Flora Robson
Director Michael Powell, Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond H
Genres Drama

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The Lion Has Wings

The semidocumentary war film THE LION HAS WINGS states its case in broad strokes, juxtaposing images of rampaging German-dictator Adolf Hitler and appeasing British prime minister Neville Chamberlain with stock shots of bleating sheep. The film then depicts Great Britain as a great lion, willing and able to sprout 'wings' in the form of waves of planes to hurl back the Luftwaffe. The dramatic portion of the film, lensed in ten days to assure timeliness (and, incidentally, a low budget) features an all-star British cast reflecting their native country's many reactions to the inevitability of war. All the on-camera talent involved (including Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson and June Duprez) donated their salaries to the war effort.

Starring Merle Oberon, June Duprez, Ralph Richardson, Flora Robson, Robert Douglas, Anthony Bushell
Director Michael Powell, Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond H
Studio SIMPLY MEDIA
Run time DVD: 1 hr 13 mins
Certificate Certificate U
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 20 Oct 2008
Production year: 1939

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    Rated - 3.0 stars

    propaganda at its best

    if you enjoy seeing the british people at there best you will enjoy this film part documentary part drama it's what made this country great and shows the ... more

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      • Posted 06 Mar 2010 08:58
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