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Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
I Was Monty's Double (original title)

101 min  -  Drama | History | War  -   17 April 1959 (Finland)
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The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the German's about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

Director:

John Guillermin

Writers:

Bryan Forbes (screenplay), M.E. Clifton James (book)

Stars:

M.E. Clifton James, John Mills and Cecil Parker
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Mills ...
Major Harvey
Cecil Parker Cecil Parker ...
Col. E.F. Logan
Patrick Allen Patrick Allen ...
Col. Mathers
Patrick Holt Patrick Holt ...
Col. Dawson
Leslie Phillips Leslie Phillips ...
Major Tennant
Michael Hordern Michael Hordern ...
Governor of Gibraltar
Marius Goring Marius Goring ...
Carl Nielson
Barbara Hicks Barbara Hicks ...
Hester Baring
Duncan Lamont Duncan Lamont ...
Wing Cdr. Bates
Anthony Sagar Anthony Sagar ...
Guard Sergeant (Villa)
John Gale John Gale ...
Flight Lt. Osborne
Kenneth J. Warren Kenneth J. Warren ...
F / O Davies (as Kenneth Warren)
James Hayter James Hayter ...
Sgt. Adams
Sid James Sid James ...
Porter Y.M.C.A. (as Sidney James)
Brian Weske Brian Weske ...
Despatch Rider
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The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the German's about his intentions before the North Africa campaign. Written by Steve Crook <steve@brainstorm.co.uk>  

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Plot Keywords:

British Intelligence | Stage Performance | Impersonation | Mistaken Identity | Decoy  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Contre-espionnage à Gibraltar See more »

Filming Locations:

Governor's Residence, Gibraltar See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The action begins in spring 1944. Specifically, the copy of "The Evening News" read by Harvey at the YMCA is dated Thursday April 6th, 1944. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Aerosol sprays containing containing hair dyes or paint weren't available during World War II. Also, the aerosol can used is a modern design that wasn't developed until after the war. See more »

Quotes

[A civilian has just bumped into Clifton-James outside a cinema]
Civilian: Who do you think you are?
[Storms off]
Maj. Harvey: Yes, who do you think you are? Monty?
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Referenced in Twilight's Last Gleaming (1977) See more »