The First of the Few
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
19421h 58m6.7(41 votes)
WarDrama
Synopsis
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.
The First of the Few (1942) is a war and drama film directed by Leslie Howard. It stars Leslie Howard, David Niven, and Rosamund John. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 41 votes.
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Director
Cast
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
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Who stars in The First of the Few?
The First of the Few stars Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, and Roland Culver, and was directed by Leslie Howard.
How long is The First of the Few?
The First of the Few has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.
When did The First of the Few come out?
The First of the Few was released in 1942.
What genre is The First of the Few?
The First of the Few is a war and drama film.
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The First of the Few holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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