The First of the Few (1943)

  • G
  • 06/12/1943 (US)
  • War, Drama
  • 1h 58m

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

Overview

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.

Anatole de Grunwald

Screenplay

Leslie Howard

Director

Miles Malleson

Screenplay

Cast

Leslie Howard's headshot

Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell
David Niven's headshot

David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John's headshot

Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver's headshot

Roland Culver

Commander Bride
Anne Firth's headshot

Anne Firth

Miss Harper
David Horne's headshot

David Horne

Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts's headshot

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney's headshot

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

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