Words for Battle
Synopsis
Poetry by Rudyard Kipling, John Milton, and William Blake, and excerpts from speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, all read by Laurence Olivier, illuminate documentary footage of England during its defense against the Nazi blitz in World War II. This short film serves as both propaganda and as a rallying cry to the British people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Original Title
- Words for Battle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Crown Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Humphrey Jennings
Stewart McAllister
Ian Dalrymple
Department Leadership Roster
Humphrey Jennings
Director
Stewart McAllister
Editor
Ian Dalrymple
Producer
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What is Words for Battle about?
Poetry by Rudyard Kipling, John Milton, and William Blake, and excerpts from speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, all read by Laurence Olivier, illuminate documentary footage of England during its defense against the Nazi blitz in World War II. This short film serves as both propaganda and as a rallying cry to the British people.
Who directed Words for Battle?
Words for Battle was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who stars in Words for Battle?
The principal cast of Words for Battle includes Laurence Olivier, Winston Churchill, Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler.
When was Words for Battle released and how long is it?
Words for Battle was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 8m.