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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.
Directed by Leslie HowardProduced by Leslie Howard, George King, John StaffordScreenplay by Miles Malleson, Anatole de GrunwaldStory by Henry C. James, Kay S...
- 114 min
- 62.4K
- The Old Time Cinema
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.
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- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Leslie Howard
- 1943-08-12
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
- 54.2K
- MoviePowderDotCom
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. Leslie Howard. Director. Miles Malleson. Screenplay. Anatole de Grunwald.
Feb 17, 2022 · 23. 789 views 2 years ago. The First of the Few is a 1942 British black-and-white biographical film produced and directed by Leslie Howard, who stars as R. J. Mitchell, the designer of...
- 118 min
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- British Film & TV Memories
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.
