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