
The First of the Few
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
Directed by Leslie Howard
Produced by British Aviation Pictures
A patriotic wartime biopic celebrating the ingenuity and determination of aviation pioneers who created a legendary fighter plane.
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.
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Questions people ask
Does The First of the Few end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The First of the Few easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is The First of the Few scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is The First of the Few violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The First of the Few sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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