The First of the Few
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
September 14, 1942
118 min
G
✓ Released 30520 days ago
War
Drama
6.7
User Score
40 votes
About
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 Info
Status: Released
Director: Leslie Howard
Runtime: 118 min
Top Cast
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
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