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Movie poster: I Was Monty's Double (1958)
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I Was Monty's Double

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1958 · 101 min War Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 1958
Country United Kingdom
Genre War, Drama
Director John Guillermin
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (27 votes)

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The film cleverly blends a spy caper with a wartime procedural, anchored by John Mills' earnest performance as the reluctant impostor. It treats its outlandish true story with a straight face, which makes the deception all the more compelling.

What lingers after the credits is a genuine appreciation for the unsung, quirky operations that shaped history's grand narratives. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Guillermin

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With quiet attention to appreciate the period details and strategic intrigue.

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