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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

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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

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

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