The First of the Few
The First of the Few

Information

Release DateSeptember 14, 1942
Runtime1h 58m
StatusReleased
ProductionBritish Aviation Pictures
LanguagesEnglish, German, Italian
6.7
41 votes
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The First of the Few

"The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!"

Synopsis

This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

Cast & Crew

Director

Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard

Featured Cast

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell

David Niven

David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John

Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Commander Bride

Anne Firth

Miss Harper

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