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Feature film — 1942

The First of the Few (1942)

6.71h 58mWar — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 42 votes.

British Aviation Pictures

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Director: Leslie Howard

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Cast & crew

Leslie Howard as R.J. Mitchell

Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell

David Niven as Geoffrey Crisp

David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John as Diana Mitchell

Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver as Commander Bride

Roland Culver

Commander Bride

Anne Firth as Miss Harper

Anne Firth

Miss Harper

David Horne as Mr. Higgins

David Horne

Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts as Sir Robert McLean

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney as Squadron Leader Jefferson

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

R

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay

H

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

Toni Edgar-Bruce as Lady Houston

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod as Major Buchan

Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan

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