The First of the Few

6.7 1942 Leslie Howard 1h 58m
War Drama
The First of the Few

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.

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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