The First of the Few (1942)
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
Plot Summary
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.
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Full Cast & Characters
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Rosalyn Boulter
Mabel Lovesay
Herbert Cameron
MacPherson
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston
Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
Director & Crew
Leslie Howard
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of The First of the Few?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 42 votes.
Who directed The First of the Few?
The First of the Few was directed by Leslie Howard and released in 1942.
How long is The First of the Few?
The First of the Few has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1942-09-14
- Status
- Released