Name: The First of the Few
Genre: Biopic, Factual, Movie/Drama, War
Released: 1942

About The First of the Few

Biopic of aeronautical engineer RJ Mitchell, whose revolutionary ideas earned acclaim in the 1920s. While holidaying in Germany after Hitler's rise to power, he begins to suspect war is inevitable and a new kind of aircraft will be needed to protect Britain - leading him to design the Spitfire. Directed by and starring Leslie Howard, with David Niven and Rosamund John

Leslie Howard .. RJ Mitchell

David Niven .. Geoffrey Crisp

Rosamund John .. Diana Mitchell

Roland Culver .. Cdr Bride

Rosalyn Boulter .. Mabel Livesey

Derrick De Marney .. Sqn Ldr Jefferson

John H Roberts .. Sir Robert MacLean

David Horne .. Higgins

1942

Biopic Factual Movie/Drama War

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