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Words for Battle (1941)
Directed by Humphrey Jennings
8minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Words for Battle |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Crown Film Unit |
| Release date | 24 gennaio 1941 |
| Production | Ian Dalrymple |
| Editing | Stewart McAllister |
| Assistant directors | Humphrey Jennings |
| Music | Ken Cameron |
| Sound | Ken Cameron |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jan 24, 1941
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