The First of the Few 1942

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Leslie Howard
Written by: Miles Malleson & Anatole de Grunwald
Runtime: 118 minutes
Tagline: The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
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 
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Also known as:
  • Spitfire