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With London facing almost certain annihilation, British fighter pilots defend their skies against Germany's... (Learn more)

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer (View All)

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Christopher Plummer in Battle of Britain. (Photo: MGM)
About Battle of Britain

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer

James Bond-flick director Guy Hamilton helmed this episodic, all-star World War II film. With Sir Laurence Olivier heading up an ensemble cast as flight commander Sir Hugh Dowdling, The Battle of Britain pays tribute to other nationalities instrumental in fending off the waves of Luftwaffe planes, notably the expatriate Polish and Czech pilots. Trevor Howard, Michael Caine, and Michael Redgrave also populate the cast. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Quick Facts

US Release Date

9/15/69

MPAA Rating

Rated G

Running Time

132 mins.

Locations

  • Duxford, England, United Kingdom
  • Hawkinge, England, United Kingdom
  • North Weald, England, United Kingdom
  • Northold Airfields, England, United Kingdom
  • Tablana Airfield, Spain

Language

  • English

Awards

  • Nominated for a Best Picture award at the 1969 National Board of Review [Festival/Awa Awards.

Distributor

  • MGM Home Entertainment
  • United Artists Films