CinemaOSMovie · 1942 · 1h 58m · G
The First of the Few

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

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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.

Directed byLeslie Howard

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
EN
Released
September 14, 1942
Studios
British Aviation Pictures

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The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven

The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Anne Firth

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

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

Creative team
Directed by
Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
Written by
Anatole de Grunwald
Anatole de Grunwald
Miles Malleson
Miles Malleson
Produced by
Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard

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