The First of the Few ( Spitfire ) ( The 1st of the Few )

The First of the Few (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Spitfire
Alternate Title: The 1st of the Few
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
119 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1942 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Leslie Howard

Written By:
Henry C. James
Katherine Strueby

Actors:
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 (as Toni Edgar Bruce)
Gordon McLeod ..... Major Buchan
George Skillan ..... Mr. Royce
Erik Freund ..... Messerschmitt
Fritz Wendhausen ..... Von Straben (as F.R. Wendhausen)

Synopsis:

This classic 1942 war movie tells the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Jeffrey Quill - developed the aeroplane whose technological superiority helped Britain to win the vital battle of the skies. It features two of Britain's best-loved stars: Leslie Howard (who also directs, and who tragically went missing in action shortly after the film was made) as Mitchell and David Niven as Quill. Scripted by two other great names from British cinema, Miles Malleson and Anatole de Grunwald, The First Of The Few also features a stirring score by William Walton.

The story of the creation of the Spitfire fighter aircraft which follows the creator R.J. Mitchell and his battle against failing health and material odds to design and build his airplane. Includes a special nine-minute introduction by Dr. Gordon Mitchell son of R.J. Mitchell.

The story of later years in the life of R.J. Mitchell, designer of the Spitfire fighter plane.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 04 November, 2009.

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