1942
6.7 (38 votes)
1h 58m
Genres
War
Drama
Production Companies
British Aviation Pictures
The First of the Few
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Leslie Howard
Screenplay: Miles Malleson, Anatole de Grunwald
Producer: Leslie Howard
Director of Photography: Georges Périnal
Top Cast
Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
David Niven
Geoffrey Crisp
Rosamund John
Diana Mitchell
Roland Culver
Commander Bride
Anne Firth
Miss Harper
David Horne
Mr. Higgins
J.H. Roberts
Sir Robert McLean
Derrick De Marney
Squadron Leader Jefferson
Videos
The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven
