The Man Who Never Was

(1956)Directed by Ronald Neame103 minThriller, War, Drama, History
The most fiendish plot ever conceived! The most amazing "human being" ever created! The most diabolical phantom--

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.

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