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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.
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.
- Leslie Howard
- 1
- 3 min
Overview. 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. Anatole de Grunwald. Screenplay.
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.