Battle of Britain
"Never was so much owed by so many to so few."
Originally released in 1969. Battle of Britain is a war/history film. directed by Guy Hamilton. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, and Trevor Howard
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (338 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Harry Andrews
as Senior Civil Servant
Michael Caine
as Squadron Leader Canfield
Trevor Howard
as Air Vice Marshal Keith Park
Curd Jürgens
as Baron von Richter
Ian McShane
as Sgt. Pilot Andy
Kenneth More
as Group Capt. Baker
Laurence Olivier
as Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Nigel Patrick
as Group Capt. Hope
Christopher Plummer
as Squadron Leader Colin Harvey
Michael Redgrave
as Air Vice Marshal Evill
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
Production Companies
- Spitfire Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle of Britain 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 directed Battle of Britain?
Battle of Britain was directed by Guy Hamilton.
How long is Battle of Britain?
Battle of Britain has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Battle of Britain released?
Battle of Britain was released on September 15, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battle of Britain?
The main cast of Battle of Britain includes Harry Andrews, Michael Caine, Trevor Howard, Curd Jürgens, Ian McShane.
Is Battle of Britain worth watching?
Battle of Britain has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 338 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.