Movie

The First of the Few

“The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!”

★ 6.7(41)19421h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Leslie Howard
Release date: 1942-09-14
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: British Aviation Pictures

The First of the Few — trailer

About The First of the Few

The First of the Few is a 1942 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Leslie Howard, starring Leslie Howard, David Niven and Rosamund John. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First of the Few in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

world war iibiographyaviationblack and whitespitfire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First of the Few in Japan?+

The First of the Few is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The First of the Few on Netflix?+

The First of the Few is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The First of the Few?+

The First of the Few has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in The First of the Few?+

The First of the Few stars Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver and Anne Firth.

When did The First of the Few come out?+

The First of the Few is a 1942 movie directed by Leslie Howard.

What genre is The First of the Few?+

The First of the Few is War and Drama film.

Who directed The First of the Few?+

The First of the Few was directed by Leslie Howard.