I Was Monty's Double
“The Gigantic Hoax of World War II”
Synopsis
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.
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I Was Monty's Double - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-09
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John Mills
Major Harvey
Cecil Parker
Colonel E.F. Logan
M.E. Clifton James
Himself / General Montgomery
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
Anthony Sagar
Villa - Guard Sergeant
Kenneth J. Warren
F/O Davies
James Hayter
Sgt. Adams
Brian Weske
Despatch Rider
Harry Fowler
Civilian - End Scene
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- I Was Monty's Double
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
Bryan Forbes, M.E. Clifton James
John Addison
Basil Emmott
Max Benedict
Maxwell Setton
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
John Guillermin
Director
Max Benedict
Editor
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
Maxwell Setton
Producer
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was Monty's Double
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What is I Was Monty's Double about?
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.
Who directed I Was Monty's Double?
I Was Monty's Double was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in I Was Monty's Double?
The principal cast of I Was Monty's Double includes John Mills, Cecil Parker, M.E. Clifton James, Marius Goring, Barbara Hicks.
When was I Was Monty's Double released and how long is it?
I Was Monty's Double was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was Monty's Double?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was Monty's Double was composed by John Addison.
Is I Was Monty's Double based on a book or true story?
I Was Monty's Double is adapted from the following source material: Book: "M.E. Clifton James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was Monty's Double?
I Was Monty's Double holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).