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Battle of Britain

1940. Britain fears an impending German invasion. Goering is confident his Luftwaffe will pave the way for success. It falls to brave squadrons of fighter pilots to fend off the attack from the air.

2 hours, 6 minutes

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Saturday 15:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Sqd. Ldr. Canfield Michael Caine
Air Vice Marshall Keith Park Trevor Howard
Sgt. Andy Ian McShane
Group Capt. Baker Kenneth More
Sir Hugh Dowding Laurence Olivier
Sqd. Ldr. Colin Harvey Christopher Plummer
Sqd. Ldr. Skipper Robert Shaw
Section Officer Maggie Harvey Susannah York
Director Guy Hamilton
Writer Wilfred Greatorex
Writer James Kennaway
Producer Benjamin Fisz
Producer Harry Saltzman

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