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