
The First of the Few (1942)
“The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!”
1h 58m·1942
IMDb7.0/10TMDB6.7/10
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.
Director: Leslie Howard
Where to Watch · US
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Top Cast

Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell

David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
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