
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
Gloria Grahameas Lucy Sherwood
Robert Flemyngas Lt. George Acres
Laurence Naismithas Adm. Cross
Miles Mallesonas Scientist
William Squireas Lt. Jewell
Lloyd Lambleas Passport Officer (uncredited)
Clifton Webbas Lt. Cmdr. Ewen Montagu
Stephen Boydas Patrick O'Reilly
André Morellas Sir Bernard Spilsbury
Michael Hordernas Gen. Coburn
Joan Hicksonas Landlady
Terence Longdonas Larry
Richard Wattisas Shop Assistant
Peter Sellersas Voice of Winston Churchill (uncredited)
Geoffrey Keenas Gen. Nye
Moultrie Kelsallas The Father
Cyril Cusackas Taxi Driver
Allan Cuthbertsonas Vice-Admiral
William Russellas Joe
Ronald Adamas Adams
Everley Greggas Club Matron (uncredited)
Brian Oultonas Wills Officer (uncredited)
Josephine Griffinas Pam
Gibb McLaughlinas Porter
Robert Brownas French
John Welshas Bank Manager
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