I Was Monty's Double (1958)

6.9/10 • 101 min • War Drama

Overview

The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the Germans about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

Cast

John Mills

Major Harvey

Cecil Parker

Colonel E.F. Logan

Marius Goring

Karl Nielson

Barbara Hicks

Hester

Bryan Forbes

Butterfield

Sidney James

Porter YMCA

Michael Hordern

Governor of Gibralter

Vera Day

Angela

Patrick Allen

Col. Mathers

Patrick Holt

Col. Dawson

Leslie Phillips

Major Tennant

Duncan Lamont

Wing Cdr. Bates

Kenneth J. Warren

F/O Davies

James Hayter

Sgt. Adams

Brian Weske

Despatch Rider

Harry Fowler

Civilian - End Scene

Bill Nagy

American Captain

Edward Judd

Another Soldier

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