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The First of the Few (1942): movie guide
The First of the Few (1942) is a War, Drama running about 118 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.7/10 from 42 votes. Notable cast includes Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1942-09-14
- Runtime: 118 min
- TMDB: 6.7/10
- Genres: War, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1942-09-14
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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.
Cast highlights
The First of the Few features Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver, Anne Firth, David Horne. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1942-09-14. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 6.7/10 (42 votes). Genres: War, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The First of the Few on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The First of the Few, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The First of the Few?
- The First of the Few is listed as War, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The First of the Few?
- The First of the Few runs about 118 minutes.
- Who stars in The First of the Few?
- Cast highlights include Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver, Anne Firth, David Horne.
- Does Cinema Box stream The First of the Few?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The First of the Few?
- Open the The First of the Few page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
