Words for Battle (1941): Cast
Words for Battle is a 1941 documentary directed by Humphrey Jennings, starring Winston Churchill, Laurence Olivier and Adolf Hitler. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Humphrey Jennings
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Crown Film Unit
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Words for Battle About?
The premise of Words for Battle without spoilers.
Poems by Rudyard Kipling, John Milton and William Blake, together with excerpts from Abraham Lincoln’s and Winston Churchill’s speeches, are narrated by Laurence Olivier over documentary footage of England’s defence against the Nazi blitz in World War II. The short film functions as both propaganda and a stirring rallying cry for the British people.
Words for Battle Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- reference to the battle of britain
- year 1941
- 1940s
- war propaganda
- propaganda
- british documentary movement
- world war two
- literature excerpt
Words for Battle Cast & Characters
Winston Churchill leads the cast, with Laurence Olivier as Narrator (voice) and Adolf Hitler. Directed by Humphrey Jennings; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Humphrey Jennings
- Winston Churchill as themselves
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Laurence Olivier as Narrator (voice) -
Adolf Hitler as themselves - Joseph Goebbels as themselves
Cars in Words for Battle
4 cars on screen, including the 1940 Nuffield Cruiser Mk.IV and the 1931 AEC Renown LT.
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1940 Nuffield Cruiser Mk.IV Important role -
1931 AEC Renown LT Minor role -
1933 AEC Regent STL Background role -
AEC ST Background role
Words for Battle Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Palavras para Batalha” and “Sanoja taisteluun”.
- Also known as
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- Palavras para Batalha
- Sanoja taisteluun
Seen Words for Battle?
Movies Like Words for Battle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain, The Lion Has Wings and Britain at Bay.
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Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain 1943 -
The Lion Has Wings 1939 -
Britain at Bay 1940 -
Listen to Britain 1942 -
Know Your Ally: Britain 1944 -
Churchill’s Island 1941 -
The Lancaster at War 2009 -
The Road to Victory 1944 -
If War Should Come 1939 -
Battle Over Britain 2023 -
The First Days 1939 -
London Can Take It! 1940
Words for Battle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Words for Battle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Words for Battle?
Words for Battle runs 8 minutes.
When was Words for Battle released?
Words for Battle was released on January 24, 1941.
Who directed Words for Battle?
Words for Battle was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
More films by Humphrey Jennings Who is in the cast of Words for Battle?
Words for Battle stars Winston Churchill, Laurence Olivier as Narrator (voice) and Adolf Hitler, among 4 credited actors.
Does Words for Battle have a post-credit scene?
No. Words for Battle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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