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title: "The First of the Few (aka Spitfire) [Blu-ray]"
brand: "leslie howarddavid niven"
price: "$665.47"
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# The First of the Few (aka Spitfire) [Blu-ray]

**Brand:** leslie howarddavid niven
**Price:** $665.47
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- **What is this?** The First of the Few (aka Spitfire) [Blu-ray] by leslie howarddavid niven
- **How much does it cost?** $665.47 with free shipping
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## Description

Originally released in 1942. Directed by Leslie Howard. Starring David Niven, Anne Firth, Roland Culver.

## Product Details

- **Genre:** Military & War/Drama
- **Format:** Blu-ray, Import, Multiple Formats
- **Contributor:** Anne Firth, David Horne, David Niven, Derrick de Marney, Herbert Cameron, J.H. Roberts, Leslie Howard, Roland Culver, Rosalyn Boulter, Rosamund John
- **Language:** English
- **Color:** Black & White

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally! A great copy of a good fillm.
*by M***E on February 14, 2020*

After decades of inferior copies, this blu-ray from Odeon makes up for the deficit. Released during WWII as a propaganda film, it tells the story of R.J. Mitchell and his development of the Spitfire fighter plane. The movie has been in the public domain for decades, which meant that every little company turned out whatever crappy copy they had access to.This region-free blu-ray is the best copy that I have ever seen. While it has some of the expected flaws in the source material that one would expect of a film from 1942, it is routinely sharp and clear. Well worth the money. It includes some interviews with David Niven and a documentary on the RAF in the war.Leslie Howard produced and directed the movie as well as starring in it. It was his last film before being killed when the Germans shot down a plane he was in (persistent rumor has it that they thought the plane was carrying Churchill, true or not).A good movie not to be missed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful!
*by B***A on December 19, 2021*

Propaganda? yes, but to see footage of original Spitfires (made in 1942!!) in action is priceless. As an Englishman I am moved to tears with this film. The Documentary at the end is wonderful knowledge. Thank you for this restoration and having it stream. This is History!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a very sweet film, made even more poignant by the knowledge ...
*by C***N on August 14, 2015*

This was a very sweet film, made even more poignant by the knowledge that Leslie Howard, who acted in and directed it, was shot down over the Bay of Biscay apparently due to his spying activities in WWII.I love planes, and the Spitfire is a wonderful plane. It was interesting to see how it developed. David Niven lends just the right touch of humor so that the film did not become too heavy.I would recommend this film to a history buff or plane enthusiast as it was excellent on both fronts.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*