Battle of Britain
Movie
1969
G
2 HOURS 12 MINS
War
Action
Drama
At a seminal moment in World War II, a British Air Chief Marshal must rally his outnumbered pilots against Hitler’s feared Luftwaffe.
Cast & Crew
Laurence Olivier Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding
Michael Caine Squadron Leader Canfield
Christopher Plummer Squadron Leader Colin Harvey
Robert Shaw Squadron Leader Skipper
Susannah York Section Officer Maggie Harvey
Trevor Howard Air Vice Marshal Keith Park
Curd Jürgens Baron von Richter
Ian McShane Sgt. Pilot Andy
Guy Hamilton Director
Wilfred Greatorex Screenwriter
James Kennaway Screenwriter
Benjamin Fisz Producer
Harry Saltzman Producer
Freddie Young Cinematography
Bert Bates Film Editing
Ron Goodwin Original Music
Maurice Carter Supervising Art Direction
Bert Davey Art Director
William Hutchinson Art Director
Jack Maxsted Art Director
Gil Parrondo Art Director
Lionel Couch Art Director
Maude Spector Casting
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, January 2
The Royal Air Force defends Britain against the Luftwaffe for months in 1940.
Friday, January 2
The Royal Air Force defends Britain against the Luftwaffe for months in 1940.
Monday, January 5
The Royal Air Force defends Britain against the Luftwaffe for months in 1940.
Thursday, January 8
The Royal Air Force defends Britain against the Luftwaffe for months in 1940.
Saturday, January 10
The Royal Air Force defends Britain against the Luftwaffe for months in 1940.
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