The First of the Few1942
About
- Runtime
- 1 hour 58 minutes
- Language
- English
- Tagline
- The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
- Overview
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.
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Released
- June 12, 1943
- Production
- British Aviation Pictures
Credits
Directing
- Leslie HowardDirector
- George PollockAssistant Director
Writing
- Anatole de GrunwaldScreenplay
- Miles MallesonScreenplay
- Katherine StruebyOriginal Story
- Henry C. JamesOriginal Story
Art
- Paul SheriffArt Direction
- W. Percy DayArt Department Coordinator
Camera
- Jack HildyardCamera Operator
- Georges PérinalDirector of Photography
Crew
- Sidney ColeTechnical Supervisor
Editing
- Douglas MyersEditor
Production
- Leslie HowardProducer
- Adrian BrunelProduction Manager
- Phil C. SamuelProduction Manager
Sound
- Harry MillerSound Editor
- John DennisRecording Supervision
- Muir MathiesonOriginal Music Composer
- William WaltonOriginal Music Composer
Trailers
Posters
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