- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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4 out of 5
The Second World War as fought on the pages of popular fiction is littered with doubles planted as decoys to divert the enemy away from a vital theatre of operation. But, as is so often the case, it is the truth that provides the best stories. This drama from director John Guillermin gains credibility not only because the title role is played by General Montgomery's double himself, ME Clifton James, but also because his autobiography has been so skilfully adapted by Bryan Forbes. The result is astute, unassuming and very slick.
Plot Summary
Second World War drama starring John Mills and Cecil Parker. The true story of how a bit-part actor bearing a remarkable likeness to General Montgomery was sent to North Africa to convince the Nazis that an invasion of Europe was to be launched from that area in 1944.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Major Harvey
- John Mills
- Colonel Logan
- Cecil Parker
- Colonel Matthers
- Patrick Allen
- ME Clifton James
- M E Clifton James
- Colonel Dawson
- Patrick Holt
- Major Tennant
- Leslie Phillips
- Governor of Gibraltar
- Michael Hordern
- Neilson
- Marius Goring
- Hester
- Barbara Hicks
- YMCA porter
- Sidney James
- Orderly Sergeant
- Victor Maddern
- Small man
- Alfie Bass
- Adjutant RAPC
- John Le Mesurier
- Young lieutenant
- Bryan Forbes
- Civilian (end scene)
- Harry Fowler
Crew
- Director
- John Guillermin
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