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