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The First of the Few (1943)

Movie"The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!"
Audience Score
67
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G 1 hr 58 minJun 12th, 1943Drama, War
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.
StarringLeslie HowardDavid NivenRosamund John
DirectorLeslie Howard

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 12th, 1943
Original Language:English
Production Companies:British Aviation Pictures
Movie Tags:
biographyworld war iiaviationspitfire