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  1. The First of the Few (US title Spitfire) is a 1942 British black-and-white biographical film produced and directed by Leslie Howard, who stars as R. J. Mitchell, the designer of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft.

  2. While sometimes a bit melodramatic, "Spitfire" (or "The First of the Few") is a good historical-based drama that follows the development of the Spitfire airplane that was so important to Britain in World War II.

    • (2.1K)
    • Adventure, Biography, Drama
    • Leslie Howard
    • 1943-08-12
  3. 1.14K subscribers. Subscribed. 388. 62K views 5 years ago. Directed by Leslie Howard Produced by Leslie Howard, George King, John Stafford Screenplay by Miles Malleson, Anatole de Grunwald ...more.

    • 114 min
    • 62.4K
    • The Old Time Cinema
  4. Nov 8, 2009 · The First of the Few (US title Spitfire) is a 1942 British black-and-white biographical film produced and directed by Leslie Howard, who stars as R. J. Mitchell, the designer of the Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft.

    • 114 min
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  5. 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.

  6. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Brief Synopsis. An aircraft designer struggles to create a new kind of fighter plane to take on the Nazis. Cast & Crew. Read More. Leslie Howard. Director. Leslie Howard. David Niven. Rosamund John. Gordon Mcleod. Roland Culver. Photos & Videos. View All.

  7. The First of the Few. Directed by Leslie Howard • 1942 • United Kingdom. The true story of R.J. Mitchell (portrayed here producer/director Leslie Howard), a gifted aircraft designer whose insightful engineer designs between the two World Wars were matched by his prescient fear of German militarism.

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