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The First of the Few (1942)

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

6.71h 58mWar • Drama
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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.

Movie Information

Director
Leslie Howard
Writers
Anatole de Grunwald, Miles Malleson
Release Year
1942
Runtime
118 minutes
Genre
War, Drama
Language
EN
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Rating
6.7 / 10 (41 votes)

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
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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

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