The Lion has Wings

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The Lion has Wings ★★½ 1940

The story of how Britain's Air Defense was set up to meet the challenge of Hitler's Luftwaffe during their “finest hour.” Dated, now-quaint but stirring wartime period piece. “Docudrama” style was original at the time. 75m/B VHS . Merle Oberon, Ralph Richardson, Flora Robson, June Duprez, John Robinson; D: Brian Desmond Hurst, Michael Powell; C: Harry Stradling Sr.