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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!
Sep 14, 1942 1h 58m
6.7
38 votes

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.

Title The First of the Few
Companies British Aviation Pictures
Countries United Kingdom
Keywords world war ii, biography, aviation, spitfire
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

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay
Gordon McLeod

Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan
Erik Freund

Erik Freund

Messerschmitt
Brefni O'Rorke

Brefni O'Rorke

The Specialist
Gerry Wilmot

Gerry Wilmot

Radio Announcer
Jack Peach

Jack Peach

Radio Announcer