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The First of the Few

The First of the Few

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

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.

WarDrama

Release: 1942-09-14Runtime: 118 minRating: 6.725 (40)

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

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

Crew

Anatole de Grunwald

Anatole de Grunwald

Screenplay

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

Director

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

Producer

Henry C. James

Original Story

W. Percy Day

Art Department Coordinator

Adrian Brunel

Adrian Brunel

Production Manager

Douglas Myers

Editor

Katherine Strueby

Original Story

Phil C. Samuel

Production Manager

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Screenplay

Clips & Videos

The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven

The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven