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Battle of Britain

1969-09-15 · 132 min · ★ 6.8

War · History · Action · Drama

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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Directors
Guy Hamilton
Production companies
Spitfire Productions, United Artists
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000

Top Cast

Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsSenior Civil Servant
Michael CaineMichael CaineSquadron Leader Canfield
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardAir Vice Marshal Keith Park
Curd JürgensCurd JürgensBaron von Richter
Ian McShaneIan McShaneSgt. Pilot Andy
Kenneth MoreKenneth MoreGroup Capt. Baker
Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierAir Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Nigel PatrickNigel PatrickGroup Capt. Hope
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerSquadron Leader Colin Harvey
Michael RedgraveMichael RedgraveAir Vice Marshal Evill
Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonSir David Kelly - British Minister to Switzerland
Robert ShawRobert ShawSquadron Leader Skipper
Patrick WymarkPatrick WymarkAir Vice Marshal Trafford Leigh-Mallory
Susannah YorkSusannah YorkSection Officer Maggie Harvey
Michael BatesMichael BatesWarrant Officer Warwick
Robert FlemyngRobert FlemyngWing Cmdr. Willoughby
Isla BlairIsla BlairMrs. Andy
Barry FosterBarry FosterSqd. Leader Edwards
John BaskcombFarmer
Edward FoxEdward FoxPilot Officer Archie

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