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Battle of Britain

G19692h 12mGuy Hamilton
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 44

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

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.

WarHistoryActionDrama
Raf (royal Air Force)World War IiBased On True StoryAerial CombatBritish HistoryAirfield1940sBattle Of BritainSpitfire PilotsLuftwaffe

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Frequently asked questions

What is Battle of Britain (1969) about?

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.

Who stars in Battle of Britain?

Battle of Britain stars 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). The film was directed by Guy Hamilton.

How long is Battle of Britain?

Battle of Britain has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated G.

Is Battle of Britain worth watching?

Battle of Britain holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of War, History, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Battle of Britain?

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