The First of the Few
The First of the Few

The First of the Few

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

6.7118 min
WarDrama

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 9/14/1942

Runtime: 118 min

Director: Leslie Howard

Writers: Miles Malleson, Anatole de Grunwald

Top 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

David Horne

David Horne

Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod

Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan

Fritz Wendhausen

Fritz Wendhausen

Von Straben

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