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The First of the Few
“The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!”
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The First of the Few at a glance
The First of the Few is a 1942 war and drama film, running 1h 58m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Plex, Amazon Video and Amazon Video.
Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1942-09-14
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Director
- Leslie Howard
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 42 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmThis 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
14 names
Leslie HowardR.J. Mitchell
David NivenGeoffrey Crisp
Rosamund JohnDiana Mitchell
Roland CulverCommander Bride
Anne FirthMiss Harper
David HorneMr. Higgins
J.H. RobertsSir Robert McLean
Derrick De MarneySquadron Leader JeffersonRosalyn BoulterMabel Lovesay
Herbert CameronMacPherson
Toni Edgar-BruceLady Houston
Gordon McLeodMajor BuchanGeorge SkillanMr. Royce
Erik FreundMesserschmitt
Questions about The First of the Few
Quick answersWhere can I watch The First of the Few in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The First of the Few is listed on Plex, Amazon Video, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The First of the Few suitable for children?
The First of the Few is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The First of the Few on PelisPlus UK?
The First of the Few has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The First of the Few about?
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.
How long is The First of the Few?
The First of the Few runs for 1h 58m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The First of the Few trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The First Of The Few 1942 Trailer | David Niven without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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