The First of the Few

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

Aug 12 1943 Approved 1h 58m
Adventure, Biography, 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.

Plot

By the late 1920's aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell feels he has achieved all he wants with his revolutionary mono-planes winning trophy after trophy. But a holiday in Germany shortly after Hitler assumes power convinces him that it is vital to design a completely new type of fighter plane and that sooner or later Britain's very survival may depend on what he comes to call the Spitfire.

Written by

Henry C. James, Katherine Strueby, Miles Malleson

Directed by

Leslie Howard

Cast

Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

British Aviation Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven
Scores
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Average Rating
7 out of 10
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