The First of the Few
WarDrama
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 thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!"
Rating
6.7
38 votesPopularity
0.9227
Runtime
118 min.
Status
Released
Release Date
9/14/1942
Credits
Leslie HowardR.J. Mitchell
David NivenGeoffrey Crisp
Rosamund JohnDiana Mitchell
Roland CulverCommander Bride
Anne FirthMiss Harper
