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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 .. Read more

Starring	David Niven, Leslie Howard, Rosamund John, Anne Firth
Director	Leslie Howard
Genres	Drama

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- 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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  - 07 Jan 2006 at 15:43
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  - 0
  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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- - itstinks
  - 573 reviews
  - North of Reading
  - 28 Oct 2011 at 10:09
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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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- - HH
  - 7 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 19:35
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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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- - SCOTT EMERY
  - SUSSEX
  - 08 Feb 2007 at 12:06
- - 4
  - 0
  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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- 190916
- - Idontlikenicknames
  - 78 reviews
  - Hertfordshire
  - 07 Jan 2006 at 15:43
- - 0
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  Dated but worth a watch
  
  The story of the Spitfire, told really as a story, certainly dated but watchable, just.
  
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  - Tynemouth UK
  - 17 Nov 2005 at 10:25
- - 3
  - 1
  The very best of all the war films
  
  The First of the Few even though this film it is dated, it remains the very best of all the war films, it tells the story of the 1920's aircraft designer R.... read more »
  
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- - MidnightCaller
  - Lancashire
  - 17 Apr 2005 at 12:33
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  A fine movie biography...
  
  A fine movie biography about the designer of the World War II Spitfire. Strong performances are given by Mr. Howard and David Niven. Although it seems dated ... read more »
  
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  - 148 reviews
  - West Midlands
  - 02 Aug 2004 at 07:58
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  Gung ho!
  
  The true story of the life and inventions of R J Mitchell .The design of the Supermarine Spitfire is the basis of this Boys Own,stiff upper lip
  
  story... read more »
  
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- - themadpanner
  - 134 reviews
  - colchester
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 17:01
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- - 4
  - 0
  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.
  
  Report this review
- 190916
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Idontlikenicknames
  - 78 reviews
  - Hertfordshire
  - 07 Jan 2006 at 15:43
- - 3
  - 1
  The very best of all the war films
  
  The First of the Few even though this film it is dated, it remains the very best of all the war films, it tells the story of the 1920's aircraft designer R.... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 331297
- - MidnightCaller
  - Lancashire
  - 17 Apr 2005 at 12:33
- - 2
  - 0
  A fine movie biography...
  
  A fine movie biography about the designer of the World War II Spitfire. Strong performances are given by Mr. Howard and David Niven. Although it seems dated ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 42807
- - HD
  - 148 reviews
  - West Midlands
  - 02 Aug 2004 at 07:58
- - 1
  - 0
  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 »
  
  Report this review
- 410115
- - SCOTT EMERY
  - SUSSEX
  - 08 Feb 2007 at 12:06
- - 0
  - 0
  Gung ho!
  
  The true story of the life and inventions of R J Mitchell .The design of the Supermarine Spitfire is the basis of this Boys Own,stiff upper lip
  
  story... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 10774
- - themadpanner
  - 134 reviews
  - colchester
  - 15 Jul 2004 at 17:01
- - 0
  - 0
  Dated but worth a watch
  
  The story of the Spitfire, told really as a story, certainly dated but watchable, just.
  
  Report this review
- 175158
- - a customer
  - Tynemouth UK
  - 17 Nov 2005 at 10:25
- - 1
  - 1
  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 »
  
  Report this review
- 547872
- - HH
  - 7 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 01 Apr 2008 at 19:35
- - 0
  - 0
  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 »
  
  Report this review
- 1056133
- - itstinks
  - 573 reviews
  - North of Reading
  - 28 Oct 2011 at 10:09

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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 ...

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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 ...