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The First of the Few (1942)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Leslie Howard
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    R.J. Mitchell Leslie Howard
  • Profile picture of David Niven
    Geoffrey Crisp David Niven
  • Profile picture of Rosamund John
    Diana Mitchell Rosamund John
  • Profile picture of Roland Culver
    Commander Bride Roland Culver
  • Profile picture of David Horne
    Mr. Higgins David Horne
  • Profile picture of J.H. Roberts
    Sir Robert McLean J.H. Roberts
  • Profile picture of Derrick De Marney
    Squadron Leader Jefferson Derrick De Marney
  • Profile picture of Toni Edgar-Bruce
    Lady Houston Toni Edgar-Bruce

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Keywords

  • world war ii
  • biography
  • aviation
  • spitfire