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The First of the Few
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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The First of the Few
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 14, 1942
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
War, Drama
User Score
67%
Original Title
The First of the Few
Production Companies
British Aviation Pictures
Director
Leslie Howard
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Trailer
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