The First of the Few
The First of the Few

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- 70/100 based on 2,027 votes
  • Released: 1942
  • Runtime: 118 mins
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  • Studio: British Aviation Pictures
  • Genres: Drama - War

By the late 1920's aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell feels he has achieved all he wants with his revolutionary mono-planes winning trophy after trophy. But a holiday in Germany shortly after Hitler assumes power convinces him that it is vital to design a completely new type of fighter plane and that sooner or later Britain's very survival may depend on what he comes to call the Spitfire.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The First of the Few:

Leslie Howard
David Niven
Rosamund John
Roland Culver
Anne Firth
David Horne

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By the late 1920's aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell feels he has achieved all he wants with his revolutionary mono-planes winning trophy after trophy. But a holiday in Germany shortly after Hitler assumes power convinces him that it is vital to design a completely new type of fighter plane and that sooner or later Britain's very survival may depend on what he comes to call the Spitfire.

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User Review - 10/10 by Jo Ywell umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch................its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie.....................i think that leslie howard, david niven, rosamund john, david horne, anne firth, roland culver, rosalyn boulter, tonie edgar, george skillan play good roles/parts throughout this movie...................i think that leslie howard, david niven, roland culver, rosalyn boulter were great throughout this movie.................i think that the director of this classics/bipoic/drama movie had done a great job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie i think that this is a brilliant biopic movie its got a great cast throughout this movie its a really enjoyable movie 2 watch
User Review - 10/10 by Erik WThis movie is a well done biography/drama of British Aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell. In spite of this movie's name "Spitfire", the movie also covers Mitchell's other designs in the great airplane races of the 1920s and his winning of the Schneider Trophy. It does cover the creation of the Spitfire when the rising of Nazi Germany becomes immanent and that Britain will soon be drawn into another war. Performances by the cast are excellent. Leslie Howard in his final film does a great job of depicting Mitchell and he recieved excellent support from the talented David Niven as Mitchell's chief pilot.
User Review - 10/10 by ralphieboy333A surprising look at 1930's German aviation prep for upcoming war, unsuspected by the West. British designer Mitchell realizes that glider pilot training has direct implications for fighter staffing, and he throws every effort into getting a plane that can keep up with Arado, Messerschmitt, Junkers and the rest.
User Review - 10/10 by gary twell umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch................its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie.....................i think that leslie howard, david niven, rosamund john, david horne, anne firth, roland culver, rosalyn boulter, tonie edgar, george skillan play good roles/parts throughout this movie...................i think that leslie howard, david niven, roland culver, rosalyn boulter were great throughout this movie.................i think that the director of this classics/bipoic/drama movie had done a great job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie i think that this is a brilliant biopic movie its got a great cast throughout this movie its a really enjoyable movie 2 watch
User Review - 8/10 by Anne FIt's funny to see the British wartime war movie-- much less forcefully positive than American ones. Probably something to do with palpable impending doom. The depiction of pre-war Germans and Italians is... interesting.
User Review - 8/10 by Scott WA charming wartime propaganda piece about the design of the first Spitfire. Nice performances from Leslie Howard, David Niven and Rosamund John and a thrilling dogfight at the end.
User Review - 8/10 by Timothy M...with great performances. Certainly worth the watch, though a restored print would be nice.
User Review - 6/10 by Paul DGreat to hear the story behind such an iconic and inspirational machine - the Spitfire.
User Review - 6/10 by Paul CBiopic of Spitfire inventor R J Mitchell told as wartime propaganda. Howard headlines, but David Niven steals the film as close friend and pilot Geoff Crisp. Patriotic stuff!
User Review - 6/10 by Keith Tworkmanlike, and pretty uninspired telling of how Mitchell designed the Spitfire, with little basis in historical fact... Mitchell actually died of cancer not overwork. But a great score by William Walton.

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