The First of the Few (1942)

Dir: Leslie Howard Action / Biography / Drama / History / War stars 3

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The First of the Few is a British war film first released in 1942, directed by Leslie Howard. The film stars Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver and Anne Firth. It has also been released under the title: Spitfire. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Leslie Howard
Script: Henry C. James, Katherine Strueby, Miles Malleson, Anatole de Grunwald
Photo: Georges Périnal
Music: William Walton
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), Victor Beaumont (Von Crantz), Suzanne Clair (Madeleine), Filippo Del Giudice (Bertorelli), Brefni O’Rorke (The Specialist), Gerry Wilmot (Radio Announcer), Jack Peach (Radio Announcer), Robert Beatty (American Airman), Bunny Currant Wing Commander (Himself), Miles Malleson (Politician), Patricia Medina, Bernard Miles (Lady Houston’s Agent)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 118 min; B&W
Aka: Spitfire

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