Leslie HowardR.J. MitchellSavaraTV movie
The First of the Few
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
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.
WarDrama
Starring
Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John
Directed by
Leslie Howard
About
The First of the Few
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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.
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
Information
- Released
- Sep 14, 1942
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- GB
- Rating
- G
- Directed by
- Leslie Howard
Production
- Studio
- British Aviation Pictures
Cast
People in this story
Leslie HowardR.J. Mitchell
David NivenGeoffrey Crisp
Rosamund JohnDiana Mitchell
Roland CulverCommander Bride
Anne FirthMiss Harper
David HorneMr. Higgins
J.H. RobertsSir Robert McLean
Derrick De MarneySquadron Leader Jefferson
Toni Edgar-BruceLady Houston
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