Words for Battle
Jan 24, 1941 · 8m
Director
Humphrey JenningsOverview
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.
Cast of Words for Battle
Crew of Words for Battle
About Words for Battle
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.
When was Words for Battle released?
Words for Battle was released on January 24, 1941.
How long is Words for Battle?
Words for Battle runs 8 minutes.
Who directed Words for Battle?
Words for Battle was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
Who is in the cast of Words for Battle?
The cast of Words for Battle includes Laurence Olivier (Narrator (voice)), Winston Churchill (Self (archive footage) (uncredited)), Joseph Goebbels (Self (archive footage) (uncredited)) and Adolf Hitler (Self (archive footage) (uncredited)).