The First of the Few

The First of the Few

1942 · 118 min · EN · G · 6.5 (33 votes)
Dir. Leslie Howard · Starring Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver, Anne Firth, David Horne · Music Muir Mathieson

The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!

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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.

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A stirring tribute to British ingenuity and courage during the darkest days of WWII. It captures the intense pressure and personal cost behind the creation of an iconic aircraft, fostering a sense of national pride and quiet determination.

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