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The First of the Few

The First of the Few

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

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The First of the Few
  • Genres: War, Drama
  • Release Date: 1942-09-14
  • Runtime: 118 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (38 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: British Aviation Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.432
  • Languages: English, Italian, German

Cast & Crew

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

as R.J. Mitchell

David Niven

David Niven

as Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John

Rosamund John

as Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

as Commander Bride

Anne Firth

Anne Firth

as Miss Harper

David Horne

David Horne

as Mr. Higgins

J.H. Roberts

J.H. Roberts

as Sir Robert McLean

Derrick De Marney

Derrick De Marney

as Squadron Leader Jefferson

Rosalyn Boulter

Rosalyn Boulter

as Mabel Lovesay

Herbert Cameron

Herbert Cameron

as MacPherson

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven

External Links

Keywords

world war iibiographyaviationspitfire

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The First of the Few?

The First of the Few is a War, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1942-09-14.

Who are the main actors in The First of the Few?

The main cast includes Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver, Anne Firth, .

Where can I watch The First of the Few online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The First of the Few is available.

Is The First of the Few based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The First of the Few?

The First of the Few has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 38 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The First of the Few?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The First of the Few?

The soundtrack was composed by British Aviation Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The First of the Few filmed?

The First of the Few was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The First of the Few?

The total runtime of The First of the Few is 118 minutes.

Is The First of the Few suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The First of the Few?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The First of the Few.

Does The First of the Few have a post-credit scene?

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