This fictionalized biopic tells the story of R.J. Mitchell (Leslie Howard), the British aviator who developed the Spitfire--an ace fighter plane, and Geoffrey Crisp (David Niven, who was granted military leave to star in the film), his daring test pilot who tells the tale in flashback. After winning numerous accolades for his .. Read more
| Starring | David Niven, Leslie Howard, Rosamund John, Anne Firth |
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| Director | Leslie Howard |
| Genres | Drama |
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This fictionalized biopic tells the story of R.J. Mitchell (Leslie Howard), the British aviator who developed the Spitfire--an ace fighter plane, and Geoffrey Crisp (David Niven, who was granted military leave to star in the film), his daring test pilot who tells the tale in flashback. After winning numerous accolades for his achievements in designing monoplanes, Mitchell is convinced that he must design a new type of fighter plane after Hitler's ascend to power--the result was the titular craft that helped Britain defend its skies. Sadly, director/star Howard was killed after being shot down by German forces while returning home from a diplomatic mission prior to the film's release. Incidentally, SPITFIRE was viewed as a great boost to Britain's morale during wartime.
| Starring | David Niven, Leslie Howard, Rosamund John, Anne Firth, Roland Culver, Derrick De Marney, J.H. Roberts |
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| Director | Leslie Howard |
| Studio | ODYSSEY VIDEO |
| Run time | Blu-ray: 1 hr 59 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1942 To Rent: DVD: 14 Oct 2002 Blu-ray: 30 Apr 2012 |
Detailed and assured chronicle of RJ Mitchell's trials and triumphs in designing and building the Spitfire, the fighter... read more on Time Out
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Greatly improved sound quality
Four stars just for the sound of that wonderful Merlin engine. The improvement of the DVD sound quality over an old VHS I owned is amazing.
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true brit grit
Well made docudrama with what looks like actual newsreel footage interspersed with the biography of the designer of the Spitfire.
Takes into account ... read more »
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First of the Few
Great bit of propaganda,Leslie Howard and David Niven in stiff upper lip wartime yarn.Great to see the film of the Spitires and love the end line from David ... read more »
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A SENSE OF PRIDE
Biopic of R J Mitchell who deserves so much more recognition for what he achieved for this country.
A brilliant and courageous man. Makes you feel a ... read more »
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