

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.
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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It has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 41 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





