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The First of the Few

The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
Sep 14, 1942 · 1h 58m
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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

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
Directed by Leslie Howard

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Production
British Aviation Pictures
Country
GB

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