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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 about the air war in 1940 between the British Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe, starring Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier and Christopher Plummer. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtrack and more on IMDb.
- (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 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. Starring: Michael Caine Laurence Olivier Harry Andrews Christopher Plummer.
- Guy Hamilton
- 132 min
- January 1, 1969
After the evacuation of Dunkirk and Britain's rejection of Hitler's offer for an armistice, the British hope to gain time to rearm for the inevitable clash with the Luftwaffe. Following Goering's plan to destroy British air power on the ground, the Luftwaffe attacks airfields in southern England, causing heavy losses.
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.
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A 1969 war epic about the British air campaign against the Nazis in WWII, starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. See the critics' and audience's opinions, the trailer, and where to watch it online.
- (9)
- War, Action, Drama
- G
