The First of the Few (1942)
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
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.
The First of the Few Official Trailer
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The First of the Few Cast
Leslie Howard
as R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
as Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
as Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
as Commander Bride
Anne Firth
as Miss Harper
David Horne
as Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
as Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
as Squadron Leader Jefferson
- R
Rosalyn Boulter
as Mabel Lovesay
- H
Herbert Cameron
as MacPherson
Toni Edgar-Bruce
as Lady Houston
Gordon McLeod
as Major Buchan
The First of the Few: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The First of the Few?
The First of the Few is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US.
When was The First of the Few released?
The First of the Few came out on September 14, 1942.
Is The First of the Few worth watching?
The First of the Few holds a 6.7/10 average from 42 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is The First of the Few?
The First of the Few runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
