Battle of Britain (1969)

G ★ 6.9/10 132 min War, History, Action United Kingdom English

Director: Guy Hamilton

Screenplay by: James Kennaway, Wilfred Greatorex
Novels: Derek Wood, Derek Dempster

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Never was so much owed by so many to so few.

Description

In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.

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Top Cast

Harry Andrews Senior Civil Servant

Michael Caine Squadron Leader Canfield

Trevor Howard Air Vice Marshal Keith Park

Curd Jürgens Baron von Richter

Ian McShane Sgt. Pilot Andy

Kenneth More Group Capt. Baker

Laurence Olivier Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding

Nigel Patrick Group Capt. Hope

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