The First of the Few

(1942)Directed by Leslie Howard118 min · GWar, Drama
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!

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.

Leslie Howardas R.J. Mitchell
David Nivenas Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund Johnas Diana Mitchell
Roland Culveras Commander Bride
Anne Firthas Miss Harper
David Horneas Mr. Higgins
J.H. Robertsas Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marneyas Squadron Leader Jefferson
Rosalyn Boulteras Mabel Lovesay
HCHerbert Cameronas MacPherson
Toni Edgar-Bruceas Lady Houston
Gordon McLeodas Major Buchan
George Skillanas Mr. Royce
Erik Freundas Messerschmitt
Fritz Wendhausenas Von Straben
John Chandosas Krantz
VBVictor Beaumontas Von Crantz
Suzanne Clairas Madeleine
Filippo Del Giudiceas Bertorelli
Brefni O'Rorkeas The Specialist
Gerry Wilmotas Radio Announcer
Jack Peachas Radio Announcer