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Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

Original title: I Was Monty's Double
  • 19581958
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.6K
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Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
DramaHistoryWar
During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • Bryan Forbes(screenplay)
    • M.E. Clifton James(book)
  • Stars
    • M.E. Clifton James
    • John Mills
    • Cecil Parker
  • Director
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • Bryan Forbes(screenplay)
    • M.E. Clifton James(book)
  • Stars
    • M.E. Clifton James
    • John Mills
    • Cecil Parker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    John Mills in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    M.E. Clifton James, Marius Goring, and John Mills in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    Marius Goring, Michael Hordern, and Leslie Phillips in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    M.E. Clifton James, Marius Goring, Michael Hordern, and John Mills in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    M.E. Clifton James in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    Vera Day and John Mills in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    Sidney James in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    Maureen Connell, Sam Kydd, and John Mills in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    Michael Hordern in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
    Maureen Connell in Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
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    Top cast

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    M.E. Clifton James
    M.E. Clifton James
    • M.E. Clifton James…
    John Mills
    John Mills
    • Major Harvey
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • Col. 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
    • Karl Nielson
    Barbara Hicks
    Barbara Hicks
    • Hester
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • Wing Cdr. Bates
    Anthony Sagar
    • Villa - Guard Sergeant
    John Gale
    • Flight Lt. Osborne
    Kenneth J. Warren
    • F
    • (as Kenneth Warren)
    • …
    James Hayter
    James Hayter
    • Sgt. Adams
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Porter Y.M.C.A.
    Brian Weske
    Brian Weske
    • Despatch Rider
    Harry Fowler
    Harry Fowler
    • Civilian - End Scene
    Martin Shaban
    • War Correspondent
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • Bryan Forbes(screenplay)
      • M.E. Clifton James(book)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The screenplay omits David Niven's part in the real operation. It was he, working for the Army's film unit as a Lieutenant Colonel, who first made contact with M.E. Clifton James. His role is taken in this movie by Major Harvey (Sir John Mills).
    • Goofs
      A picture of Queen Elizabeth 2 appears on a wall, whereas it should be her father, King George VI.

      The portrait is not of Queen Elizabeth II but of her mother, who was also Queen Elizabeth (later known as "the Queen Mother"), the consort of King George VI. He died in 1952. The King's portrait is hanging opposite it on the wall of the governor's residence in Gibraltar.
    • Quotes

      [a civilian has just bumped into Clifton-James outside a cinema]

      Civilian: Who do you think you are?

      [Storms off]

      Major Harvey: Yes, who do you think you are? Monty?

    • Crazy credits
      The story you are about to see is the story of one of the boldest deceptions of our time in which Meyrick Clifton James, late of Her Majesty's Pay Corps, re-enacts his own real-life role. The Producer is deeply grateful to H. E. The Governor and Commander-in-Chief and those member of the Administration and Services at Gibraltar in March 1958, who rendered their invaluable assistance in the reconstruction of certain scenes of this film.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Coronation Street: Episode #1.701 (1967)

    User reviews21

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Trivia
    I was particularly tickled by the sight of James,as himself,during his training in a sequence where he observes himself,as Monty in order to study his demeanour,walk & mannerisms, before the real masquerade. Now that's acting! The news theatre at the end where Mills & James watch the newsreel was clearly the former Times by Baker St underground & close to Madame Tussauds. Would make a good double feature to support "The Man Who Never Was" - a similar intelligence con to mislead the Nazis on plans for the invasion of Europe. Probably the biggest laugh comes from the icy and withering remarks of John Le Mesurier (as James' adjutant)on his contempt for the acting profession, in a brief early scene where he initially reports for "duty" as a lowly corporal.
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    • Sep 11, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1959 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Ich war Montys Double
    • Filming locations
      • Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, Broadgate, London, England, UK(exterior scenes)
    • Production company
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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