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I Was Monty's Double

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As D-Day approaches during World War II, British officers Major Harvey (John Mills) and Colonel E.F. Logan (Cecil Parker) plot to give the Germans misinformation about their military strategy. When Harvey spots an actor (M. E. Clifton-James, playing himself in this true story) who looks just like British military leader General Montgomery, he uses him to impersonate the general in North Africa. James thus draws German troops away from Normandy, becoming both a hero and a major military target.

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Clifton James, an English actor who hoaxed the Germans by impersonating General Montgomery just before the Allied invasion of Europe, does it again in this brisk, funny and entertaining British thriller. Oct 21, 2019 Full Review Isabel Quigly The Spectator It has something to say about impersonation, about character and confidence; it shows us a man un- cannily like Monty in appearance who could hardly have been more unlike him by nature. Jun 6, 2019 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia A classic British World War II yarn. Jun 6, 2019 Full Review Sean Axmaker Turner Classic Movies Online While he's hardly a dynamic presence in the film, [Meyrick Clifton] James offers a convincing self-portrait of a minor actor terrified at the scale of the role. Sep 4, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member A great film which holds up well today. Monty's double really does have a close resemblance to Monty and given this film was made in 1955, so 10-15 years after he was playing for real the double I'm sure he looked even more similar when he was younger. The plot is solid, the ending nicely handled, i really did enjoy this. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member This is an incredible TRUE story of WW2. EMBELLISHED A BIT! It was funny ,sad,endearing with wonderful on location scenes in N. África. Very exciting slice of history in this little GEM.CECIL PARKER&AND JOHN MILLS. deliver a very entertaining hour plus of a history lesson..with great supporting roles.Seen it like 10Xs for the excitement and fun...?? bravo Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member A traditional well made British movie about a gung-ho WW2 event. Not an action movie, but a close-up tracking of a very remarkable tale.One of the best parts is watching John Mills and his band of superb actors create believable characters. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Whilst it is a remarkable true story it is a pretty unremarkable film. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best WWII movies; it's based on a real life event and the star role is actually played by Clifton James (who actually played Monty during the war!) James give a really great performance as both himself and Montgomery. Brilliant script expertly delivered by Cecil Parker and John Mills. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Unusual but pretty entertaining stuff. I'd forgotten what a good film this was. John Mills and Cecil Parker are brilliant as ever. And yes, Clifton-James really does look like Monty. Also has Sid James in a small walk-on part. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis As D-Day approaches during World War II, British officers Major Harvey (John Mills) and Colonel E.F. Logan (Cecil Parker) plot to give the Germans misinformation about their military strategy. When Harvey spots an actor (M. E. Clifton-James, playing himself in this true story) who looks just like British military leader General Montgomery, he uses him to impersonate the general in North Africa. James thus draws German troops away from Normandy, becoming both a hero and a major military target.
Director
John Guillermin
Producer
Maxwell Setton
Production Co
Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
Genre
Drama, War
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 41m