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The First of the Few

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.

1942 |1h 58m |  War, Drama

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Cast

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Leslie Howard

R.J. Mitchell

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David Niven

Geoffrey Crisp

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Rosamund John

Diana Mitchell

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Roland Culver

Commander Bride

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David Horne

Mr. Higgins

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J.H. Roberts

Sir Robert McLean

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Derrick De Marney

Squadron Leader Jefferson

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Gordon McLeod

Major Buchan

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Brefni O'Rorke

The Specialist

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Status

Released

Language

English, Italian, German

Budget

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Revenue

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