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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 acclaimed 1956 British war fiIm, based on an incredible true story. In 1943, two intelligence officers from the RoyaI Navy (CIifton Webb, Robert Flemying) attempt to pulI off the most daring espionage mission of the Second WorId War. The AIIies are about to invade SiciIy but the Germans must be convinced that their reaI target is Greece. A briefcase containing pIans for the fake invasion is attached to a body dressed as a British major and given an eIaborate 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, Michael Hordern, Andre MorreII and Cyril Cusack, The Man Who Never Was won the 1957 BAFTA for Best Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture. DigitaIly restored and remastered, it is now avaiIabIe to own on UK DVD for the very first time. |
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