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193976 minGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

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The Lion Has Wings

193976 minGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(14 ratings)• TMDB

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Royal Air Force pilots and ground crews defend Britain against Nazi aggression in 1939, combining documentary footage with staged scenes to boost morale.

“The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!”

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Royal Air Force pilots and ground crews defend Britain against Nazi aggression in 1939, combining documentary footage with staged scenes to boost morale.

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Michael Powelldirector

Alexander Kordadirector

Brian Desmond Hurstdirector

Adrian Bruneldirector

Adrian Brunelwriter

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The Royal Air Force defends Britain against Nazi aggression in 1939. "The Lion Has Wings" combines documentary footage with staged scenes to depict the efforts of pilots and ground crews. The film aims to bolster public morale and support for the war effort. Produced in the United Kingdom, it runs for 76 minutes and presents a narrative that reflects the urgency of the time.

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See the Royal Air Force's role in WWII.
Meet the brave RAF pilots defending Britain.
Find out why Hitler opposed this film.

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The film was released in 1939, just before World War II began.
It has a runtime of 76 minutes.
The production country is the United Kingdom.

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The Lion Has Wings was released in 1939.

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The duration of The Lion Has Wings is 76 minutes.

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The Lion Has Wings was produced in the United Kingdom.

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