The Lion Has Wings - War Film DVD - NEW & SEALED

DVDs, PAL, Region 2

Ralph Richardson stars with Merle Oberon in this classic 1939 War Documentary Film.

CLASSIC 1930s RALPH RICHARDSON AND MERLE OBERON WARTIME FILM...

Korda's first contribution to the War Effort of 1939 - 1945 was THE LION HAS WINGS. It appeared just a few months after the outbreak of the Second World War and was unashamedly a propaganda weapon.

By skilful use of documentary footage, Korda builds up a heart-rending picture of the situation at the outbreak of WW II. He shows a Germany of steel, armed and united in a wave of hysteria created by the spell of a fanatical madman and contrasts this with the peaceful, golden villages of England. It portrays the everyday lives of the British people who are prepared to sacrifice everything for the greater good.

Korda uses some of his best known and loved stars: Ralph Richardson stars as a Squadron leader of the Royal Air force, representing the courage of the men whose duty was to fight. Merle Oberon as his wife and June Duprez as her friend, representing the women who uncomplainingly work, wait and hope that their men will return safely. Brian Worth is the young Canadian airman representing the allies without whom Britain would have been in trouble.

USA and Overseas Buyers: - Please Note that this DVD is Region 2 and the format of the DVD is in PAL. This means that your playback equipment must be code free and able to handle PAL format. Make sure you check your DVD player and TV to make sure before buying.

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