The First of the Few (1942)
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
- Release date in Mexico
- Sep 14, 1942
- Director
- Leslie Howard
- Writers
- Anatole de Grunwald, Miles Malleson
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.
Where to watch in Mexico
Streaming on Tubi & Plex. Cinedrix doesn't stream titles; these take you to the service.
Trailer
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
Rosalyn Boulter
Mabel Lovesay
Herbert Cameron
MacPherson
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston
Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
George Skillan
Mr. Royce
Erik Freund
Messerschmitt
Fritz Wendhausen
Von Straben
John Chandos
Krantz
Crew
- Director
- Leslie Howard
- Writers
- Anatole de Grunwald, Miles Malleson
- Music
- Muir Mathieson, William Walton
- Cinematography
- Georges Périnal
- Producers
- Leslie Howard
Gallery
Release dates around the world
| Country | Date | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sep 14, 1942 | Theatrical |
| Portugal | Sep 14, 1942 | Theatrical |
| Mexico | Sep 14, 1942 | Theatrical |
| Brazil | Jan 1, 1943 | Theatrical |
| United States | Jun 12, 1943 | Theatrical |
