The First of the Few

The First of the Few

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

6.7 /10 40 votes
September 14, 1942 1h 58m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Leslie Howard
Writers Anatole de Grunwald, Henry C. James
Studio British Aviation Pictures
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell

David Niven

David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John

Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Commander Bride

Anne Firth

Miss Harper

David Horne

David Horne

Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts

J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney

Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

Rosalyn Boulter

Mabel Lovesay

Herbert Cameron

MacPherson

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Toni Edgar-Bruce

Lady Houston

Gordon McLeod

Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan

Frequently Asked Questions

The First of the Few was released on September 14, 1942.

The runtime of The First of the Few is 1h 58m.

The First of the Few is a War, Drama movie.

The First of the Few has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The First of the Few is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The First of the Few was directed by Leslie Howard.

The main cast of The First of the Few includes Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John.

The First of the Few is originally in English.