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The First of the Few
The First of the Few

The First of the Few

1942 118 min ★ 6.7 War, Drama

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.

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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

David Horne

David Horne

Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

Details

Director

Leslie Howard

Screenplay

Anatole de Grunwald

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

British Aviation Pictures

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