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The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal

Synopsis

This landmark documentary film by Paul Elston tells the incredible story of how it was the British who gave the Japanese the knowhow to take out Pearl Harbor and capture Singapore in the World War 2. For 19 years before the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the Japanese, British officers were spying for Japan. Worse still, the Japanese had infiltrated the very heart of the British establishment - through a mole who was a peer of the realm known to Churchill himself.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Elston
Screenplay & Story
Paul Elston
Original Title
The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
59m
Production Studios
Brave New Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Elston

Screenplay & Story

Paul Elston

Film Editing

Chris Roots

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Elston

Director

Paul Elston

Writer

Chris Roots

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal about?

This landmark documentary film by Paul Elston tells the incredible story of how it was the British who gave the Japanese the knowhow to take out Pearl Harbor and capture Singapore in the World War 2. For 19 years before the fall of Singapore in 1942 to the Japanese, British officers were spying for Japan. Worse still, the Japanese had infiltrated the very heart of the British establishment - through a mole who was a peer of the realm known to Churchill himself.

Who directed The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal?

The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal was directed by Paul Elston.

Who stars in The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal?

The principal cast of The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal includes Tim Pigott-Smith, Jamie Lee, Robert Duncan, Pip Torrens, Johnny Greig.

When was The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal released and how long is it?

The Fall of Singapore: The Great Betrayal was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 59m.