Words for Battle
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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Words for Battle
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 24, 1941
Runtime
0h 8m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
62%
Original Title
Words for Battle
Production Companies
Crown Film Unit
Director
Humphrey Jennings
Description
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.