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The First of the Few

G

1942

118 minutes

WarDrama

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.

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Top Cast

Leslie Howard headshot

Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell

David Niven headshot

David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John headshot

Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver headshot

Roland Culver

Commander Bride

Anne Firth headshot

Anne Firth

Miss Harper

David Horne headshot

David Horne

Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts headshot

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney headshot

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

Rosalyn Boulter headshot

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay

Herbert Cameron headshot

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

Toni Edgar-Bruce headshot

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod headshot

Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan

George Skillan headshot

George Skillan

Mr. Royce

Erik Freund headshot

Erik Freund

Messerschmitt

Fritz Wendhausen headshot

Fritz Wendhausen

Von Straben

John Chandos headshot

John Chandos

Krantz

Victor Beaumont headshot

Victor Beaumont

Von Crantz

Suzanne Clair headshot

Suzanne Clair

Madeleine

Filippo Del Giudice headshot

Filippo Del Giudice

Bertorelli

Brefni O'Rorke headshot

Brefni O'Rorke

The Specialist

Gerry Wilmot headshot

Gerry Wilmot

Radio Announcer

Jack Peach headshot

Jack Peach

Radio Announcer