Words for Battle (1941)
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.
Director: Humphrey Jennings
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 24, 1941
Cast
- Laurence Olivier - Narrator (voice)
- Winston Churchill - Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Joseph Goebbels - Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Adolf Hitler - Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Editing: Stewart McAllister
Production: Crown Film Unit
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Humphrey Jennings
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Words for Battle?
- Words for Battle was directed by Humphrey Jennings.
- Who stars in Words for Battle?
- Words for Battle stars Laurence Olivier, Winston Churchill, Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler.
- How long is Words for Battle?
- Words for Battle has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Words for Battle?
- Words for Battle is a Documentary film.
- Where was Words for Battle produced?
- Words for Battle was produced in United Kingdom.