The First of the Few
"The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!"
6.7118m1942
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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.
Production Details
Release DateSep 14, 1942
DirectorLeslie Howard
WritersMiles Malleson, Anatole de Grunwald
Principal Cast
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston
Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
