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Man Who Never Was, The
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(BLU-RAY Englandimport) (England-Import)
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Three times Oscar nominated CIifton Webb, Robert FIemying and Oscar winner Gloria Grahame* star in this highIy accIaimed 1956 British war film, based on an incredibIe true story. ln 1943, two intelligence officers from the Royal Navy (CIifton Webb, Robert Flemying) attempt to puIl off the most daring espionage mission of the Second World War. The Allies are about to invade Sicily but the Germans must be convinced that their real target is Greece. A briefcase containing pIans for the fake invasion is attached to a body dressed as a British major and given an elaborate false identity. The man who never was is then left at sea for the Germans to find. However, Nazi inteIIigence believes that the find may be just too good to be true and a desperate cat-and-mouse game begins in the heart of war torn London...Directed by three times Oscar nominated RonaId Neame, based on the best-selling book by Ewen Montagu and featuring a superb supporting cast that includes Stephen Boyd, MichaeI Hordern, Andre MorreII and Cyril Cusack, The Man Who Never Was won the 1957 BAFTA for Best Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture. DigitaIIy restored and remastered, it is now avaiIable to own on UK DVD for the very first time. |
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