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The First of the Few (1942)

Director: Leslie Howard

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From Time Out Film Guide

Detailed and assured chronicle of RJ Mitchell's trials and triumphs in designing and building the Spitfire, the fighter plane whose aerial superiority won the Battle of Britain. Director/star Howard - who died on an RAF mission in 1943 - brings appropriate dedication to his final screen role, while Niven is suitably chummy as his test-pilot pal. Stirring score by William Walton.

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Cast & crew

Director: Leslie Howard

Producer: Leslie Howard, George King, John Stafford, Adrian Brunel

Cast: Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver, Anne Firth, Cyril Raymond, Bernard Miles, Miles Malleson full cast

Genre(s): War

Duration: 118 mins


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