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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.
Spitfire (1942) - IMDb. Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Spitfire. 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.
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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.
Apr 29, 2012 · 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.
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.