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The First of the Few

Name: The First of the Few
Director: Leslie Howard
Released: 1942-09-14
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.7

“The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!”/ September 14, 1942

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3.4/5(42)

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3.4/5

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6.7/10

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67%Audience

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Synopsis & Director's Note

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!”

— The First of the Few • 1942

Cast & Characters

Full Cast (12)

Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell

David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver

Commander Bride

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Synopsis & Director's Note

“The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!”

— The First of the Few • 1942