
The Man Who Never Was
The Man Who Never Was
Release: 1956-04-03·Runtime: 103m·★ 7.0
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The true story of a British effort to trick the Germans into weakening Sicily's defenses before the 1943 attack. A dead soldier is dressed as a British officer and outfitted with faked papers showing that the Allies were intending to invade occupied Greece. His body is put into the sea where it will ultimately drift ashore and the papers be passed along to German Intelligence.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Sumar Productions
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Cast
John Welshas Bank Manager
Gloria Grahameas Lucy Sherwood
Stephen Boydas Patrick O'Reilly
Cyril Cusackas Taxi Driver
Allan Cuthbertsonas Vice-Admiral
Miles Mallesonas Scientist
William Squireas Lt. Jewell
Ronald Adamas Adams
Brian Oultonas Wills Officer (uncredited)
Clifton Webbas Lt. Cmdr. Ewen Montagu
Terence Longdonas Larry
William Russellas Joe
Robert Brownas French
Robert Flemyngas Lt. George Acres
Josephine Griffinas Pam
Laurence Naismithas Adm. Cross
Moultrie Kelsallas The Father
Gibb McLaughlinas Porter
Everley Greggas Club Matron (uncredited)
Peter Sellersas Voice of Winston Churchill (uncredited)
Geoffrey Keenas Gen. Nye
André Morellas Sir Bernard Spilsbury
Michael Hordernas Gen. Coburn
Joan Hicksonas Landlady
Richard Wattisas Shop Assistant
Lloyd Lambleas Passport Officer (uncredited)
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