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The First of the Few

67.00% | September 14, 1942 | War, Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Anatole de Grunwald
Screenplay
Leslie Howard
Director
Leslie Howard
Producer

Cast

Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Anne Firth
Miss Harper

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