The Lion Has Wings

"The Film Hitler Doesn't Want You To See!"

Jan 19 1940 Approved 1h 16m
Drama, War

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.

Plot

Alexander Korda's bit for the British war effort shows the world both at peace and on the verge of Nazi domination. Spliced together to form a documentary-style movie of both newsreel and acting. This first of its kind in propaganda films of World War II, shows the might of the English Empire and its eagerness to stand up to the oppressors of morality and free will. Crude, but effective propaganda cinema that sets the tone for things to come. With its stiff upper lip attitude that pays tribute to the nation's pride and shows the black plague of Nationalism spreading across Europe that England shall be motivated, ready, and willing to retaliate.

Written by

Ian Dalrymple, Adrian Brunel, E.V.H. Emmett

Directed by

Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

London Films Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
813
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA