Movie Description

Words for Battle

(1941)

Overview

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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Original TitleWords for Battle

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1941-01-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 08m

Production CompaniesCrown Film Unit

Genres

  • Documentary