Movie Description
The First of the Few
(1942)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Leslie Howard
- Producer : Leslie Howard
- Editor : Douglas Myers
- Cast : Leslie Howard,David Niven,Rosamund John,Roland Culver,Anne Firth,David Horne,J.H. Roberts,Derrick De Marney,Rosalyn Boulter,Herbert Cameron,Toni Edgar-Bruce,Gordon McLeod,George Skillan,Erik Freund,Fritz Wendhausen,John Chandos,Victor Beaumont,Suzanne Clair,Filippo Del Giudice,Brefni O'Rorke,Gerry Wilmot,Jack Peach
Cast
R.J. Mitchell
Geoffrey Crisp
Diana Mitchell
Commander Bride
Miss Harper
Mr. Higgins
Sir Robert McLean
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Mabel Lovesay
MacPherson
Lady Houston
Major Buchan
Mr. Royce
Messerschmitt
Von Straben
Krantz
Von Crantz
Madeleine
Bertorelli
The Specialist
Radio Announcer
Radio Announcer
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Facts
Original TitleThe First of the Few
Status Released
Release Information
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1942-09-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 58m
Production CompaniesBritish Aviation Pictures
Genres
- War
- Drama
