The First of the Few (1942)
The First of the Few
Biopic of aeronautical engineer RJ Mitchell, whose revolutionary ideas earned acclaim in the 1920s. While holidaying in Germany after Hitler's rise to power, he begins to suspect war is inevitable and a new kind of aircraft will be needed to protect Britain - leading him to design the Spitfire. Directed by and starring Leslie Howard, with David Niven and Rosamund John
The First of the Few airs on Talking Pictures TV at 9:05 PM, Monday 8 September. (Subtitles.)
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Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Biopic
Factual
War
Leslie Howard
Actor
David Niven
Actor
Rosamund John
Actor