Leslie Howard
R.J. Mitchell
1942•1h 58m•Released•EN
The First of the Few
“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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
September 14, 1942
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
6.7 / 10
Votes
42
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.5
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Cast
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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
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Rosalyn Boulter
Mabel Lovesay
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Herbert Cameron
MacPherson
Toni Edgar-Bruce
Lady Houston
Gordon McLeod
Major Buchan
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