I Was Monty's Double (1958)

Name: I Was Monty's Double
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 1958
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: John Mills, Cecil Parker, Sid James, Bryan Forbes, Barbara Hicks

1h 41m United Kingdom

War Drama

Plot

An extraordinary true tale unfolds as an impersonator is enlisted to mimic General Montgomery, aiming to deceive German forces about Allied strategies ahead of the North Africa campaign. Tasked with embodying the celebrated general, he navigates a web of intrigue and danger, as his performance becomes crucial in shaping the outcome of the war. With high stakes and the fate of many hanging in the balance, this captivating narrative showcases the power of deception in warfare and the lengths to which the Allies would go to secure victory.

Cast

John Mills Cecil Parker Sid James Bryan Forbes Barbara Hicks Michael Hordern Marius Goring Vera Day M.E. Clifton James Patrick Allen Patrick Holt Leslie Phillips Duncan Lamont Anthony Sagar Kenneth J. Warren