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  1. Original title: The First of the Few. 1942. Approved. 1h 30m. IMDb RATING. 7.0 /10. 2.1K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Play trailer 3:09. 1 Video. 6 Photos. Adventure Biography Drama. Aircraft designer/patriot R. J. Mitchell, alarmed at growing German militarism, works to perfect a defense against the German Messerschmidt at the cost of his health. Director.

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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. The First of the Few (1942) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB) ← Back to main. Cast 23. Leslie Howard. R.J. Mitchell. David Niven. Geoffrey Crisp. Rosamund John. Diana Mitchell. Roland Culver. Commander Bride. Anne Firth. Miss Harper. David Horne. Mr. Higgins. J.H. Roberts. Sir Robert McLean. Derrick De Marney. Squadron Leader Jefferson.

  5. 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. 2 Photos. Film Details. Also Known As.

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  6. May 21, 2024 · The First of the Few (1942) directed by Leslie Howard • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. 1942. Directed by Leslie Howard. The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!

  7. Jul 21, 2004 · 'The First of the Few' works as propaganda, as an involving war actioner, and as a character study of an eccentric inventive mind. Howard's skill as a director ensures all angles are adequately covered and that the viewer is rarely bored.

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