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