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The film documents the events of the Battle of Britain, when the RAF defeated the Luftwaffe in 1940. It features many British actors, spectacular flying sequences, and historical accuracy.
A film based on the 1940 air battle between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe, starring Michael Caine, Trevor Howard and Laurence Olivier. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
- (25K)
- Action, Drama, History
- Guy Hamilton
- 1969-10-24
Battle of Britain" re-creates with incredible detail the greatest air battle in history, when the outnumbered British Royal Air Force defied insurmountable o...
The Battle of Britain. 1969 · 2 hr 12 min. G. Action · Drama · War. The British Royal Air Force takes to the skies to fend off Nazi invaders in this film inspired by the true events of the greatest air battle of WWII. Subtitles: English.
- Guy Hamilton
- 132 min
- January 1, 1969
At a seminal moment in World War II, British Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding (Laurence Olivier) must rally his outnumbered pilots against Hitler's feared...
- (9)
- Guy Hamilton
- G
- Laurence Olivier
Watch a scene from the classic war film The Battle of Britain (1969), directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine and Robert Shaw. The film depicts the air battles between the RAF and the Luftwaffe in 1940.
- 4 min
- 508.5K
- Amazon MGM Studios
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A historical reenactment of the air war in the early days of World War II for control of the skies over Britain as the new Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force determine whether or not an invasion can take place. The film follows the RAF pilots, commanders and ground controllers as they face overwhelming odds and a ruthless enemy in a desperate battle for survival.