The First of the Few (1942)

The First of the Few
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  • Genre: Drama War
  • Running time: 118 min
  • Premiere: 14th of September 1942

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

David Niven
as Geoffrey Crisp
J.H. Roberts
as Sir Robert McLean
Leslie Howard
as R.J. Mitchell
Gordon McLeod
as Major Buchan
Roland Culver
as Commander Bride
Rosamund John
as Diana Mitchell
David Horne
as Mr. Higgins
Brefni O'Rorke
as The Specialist
Toni Edgar-Bruce
as Lady Houston
Derrick De Marney
as Squadron Leader Jefferson
Fritz Wendhausen
as Von Straben

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