The First of the Few (1942)

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.

Directing:
  • George Pollock
  • Leslie Howard

Writing:
  • Anatole de Grunwald
  • Katherine Strueby
  • Miles Malleson

Stars:
Release Date: 1942-09-14
themoviedb icon 6.6/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 118

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David Niven
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Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
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
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Gordon McLeod
Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
Fritz Wendhausen
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