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