United Kingdom / Oct 21, 1958 / U
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Anthony Sagar | Villa - Guard Sergeant |
| 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 |
| Victor Maddern | Orderly Sergeant |
| Desmond Roberts | Brigadier |
| Victor Beaumont | Gottmann - Commando |
| Alfie Bass | The Small Man |
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| John Le Mesurier | Adjutant RAPC |
| Walter Gotell | German Colonel |
| George Eugeniou | Garcia |
| John G. Heller | German Sergeant |
| Frederick Jaeger | Junior German Officer |
| David Lodge | Sergeant RAPC |
| MacDonald Parke | American General |
| Marne Maitland | Arab Proprietor |
| Maureen Connell | Peggy |
| Sam Kydd | Go-Between |
| Allan Cuthbertson | Guards Officer |
| Ronnie Stevens | MI5 Tail |
| Steven Berkoff | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Paula Wright | Lady in Cinema (uncredited) |
Genres
WarDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | I Was Monty's Double |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Associated British Picture Corporation |
| Release date | 21 ottobre 1958 |
| Production | Maxwell Setton |
| Writer | Bryan Forbes, M.E. Clifton James |
| Editing | Max Benedict |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott, Laurie Ridley |
| Assistant directors | John Guillermin |
| Camera operators | Basil Emmott, Laurie Ridley |
| Additional photography | Basil Emmott, Laurie Ridley |
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| Production design | Wilfred Shingleton |
| Art direction | Wilfred Shingleton |
| Set decoration | Wilfred Shingleton |
| Music | John Addison, Fred Ryan |
| Sound | John Addison, Fred Ryan |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Ireland / Feb 06, 1959 / G
Denmark / Oct 21, 1959 / 11
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