The First of the Few
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The First of the Few

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

6.7/10 1942 1h 58m

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.

On screen

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

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

Herbert Cameron

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod

Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan

Preview

Official Trailer

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