The First of the Few
📅 9/14/1942⏱️ 118 minutes★6.7/10
The First of the Few
📅 9/14/1942⏱️ 118 minutes★6.7/10
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.
Release Date
September 14, 1942
Runtime
118 minutes
Rating
★6.7/10(41 votes)
Status
Released
Genres
WarDrama
Cast

Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell

David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver
Commander Bride

David Horne
Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson

Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan

Fritz Wendhausen
Von Straben

John Chandos
Krantz

Brefni O'Rorke
The Specialist
Content Source
Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).








