The First of the Few

The First of the Few

67% | Sep 14, 1942 | War, Drama

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.

Featured Cast

Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Leslie Howard
Director

Cast

R.J. Mitchell
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
Geoffrey Crisp
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Diana Mitchell
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Commander Bride
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Miss Harper
Anne Firth
Miss Harper

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