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