War / Drama

The First of the Few.

Name: The First of the Few
Director: Leslie Howard
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1942-09-14
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.7

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

6.7/ 1019421h 58mEN

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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Directed by Leslie Howard

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

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

THE RIGHT PLACE TO PRESS PLAY

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