My late Dad was one of the Americans who went ashore with the first wave in Sicily, and whose life may well have been saved by Operation Mincemeat. I love Ben MacIntyre's book, and am eager to see the film!
@@philipjooste9075 Sure, the real problem of historical films is not showing America's part in WW2. Are you even hearing yourself? Besides, the Sicily footage in this trailer shows almost exclusively US uniforms.
@@brianpendergest5159 Gloria Grahame came out in 1956?! Wow, how brave! Even Clifton Webb was too timid to do that. Wonder what effect it had on her career.
It was kind of funny seeing Simon Russell Beale and Jason Isaacs as Churchill and Godfrey in this trailer, because they also played opposite each other as Beria and Zhukov in _The Death of Stalin_ in 2017.
It would have been even funny if the character played by Colin Firth in this film had paid a visit to King George VI played by Colin Firth in The King's Speech.
@@Haggie Unfortunately there are people out there that wont watch a B&W movie, so this is a chance to get them to see, and ultimately know about, the incident and the man's family that gave so much. But yes I agree, the original, being made shortly after the war, is so brilliant.
To all young British film-makers. Please remember if you want to get your film project funded, it must have three things: 1. A glorious remembrance of mighty British deeds. 2. Fabulous period costumes. and 3, Colin Firth. I remember a time, not so long ago, when British films were some of the most exciting, innovative, and refreshing art to ever grace the silver screen, now it all seems to be nostalgic, maudlin, twaddle. Please drop the war time spirit, that is long gone, embrace the future and be as brave, original and inspiring as you once were!
@@RobertLogan I stand corrected! I did not know that Scottish battalions/Soldiers, were left behind (although I am not surprised). Any book refs/UA-cam vids available to bring light to my ignorance?
Fleming didn't get the idea to start writing Bond until the very early 50s but it's nice that they've included the fact he was involved in Mincemeat to a degree.
Factcheck: Ian Fleming started writing the Bond novels during his winter holidays in Jamaica, starting "Casino Royale" the first book on February 17, 1952 and ending it by the end of March 1952. At a ratio of one book per year... the 1961 movie deal led to a meteoric rise to fame of the James Bond character but Ian Fleming would only see the first two movies in cinema as he passed away in August 1964 just before the movie "Goldfinger" was released in cinemas.
I read the book years ago, and it was thrilling. Sometimes the most implausible, incredible ideas succeed, and this one turned the tide of the war. Can't wait to see this movie.
No matter now many british ww2 spy films i watch i never get tired of them, and clearly im not alone since they keep getting made. There are infinite amounts of amazing tales to mine.
@@yanbo2u Heck, why not cast him, and do a film about a 007 grappling with his mortality? with getting too old to play the game? Perhaps seeking one last suicide mission in order to go out with a bang? He did Kingsman, which was a lot of the same material, and old agent training his replacement etc.
-So, what's the movie about? -Well, sir, it's going to be about Colin Firth doing spy stuff and... -Great, you've got green light! -Don't you want to hear more? -Good heavens, there's more?!
@@ronbridges3933 It wasn't a bad movie, but it was done in the typical overdone 'War Two Noir' style... Hopefully this rendition will be closer to the truth of the actual story.
Mincemeat had nothing to do with SOE. It was a Royal Navy Intelligence operation throughout, hence Ian Fleming (Naval Intelligence) came up with the original idea, and Ewan Montague (Naval Intelligence) made it happen
If you want a accurate account of this and more detailed insight into the body they used. Then murder mile podcast covers it amazingly well with great sensitivity. RIP Glyndor
Thanks..I'll look for that. This has always fascinated me. The original 1953 book written by one of the participants "The Man who Never was" is still a decent read... but handicapped by restraints placed on it in the interests of security even then...
For a gem of a book on this, I'd recommend Denis Smyth's "Deathly Deception: The Real Story of Operation Mincemeat". He was my Professor at U of T, and boy was that book detailed - a practical script for the movie.
@@jeffj2495 hell Hollywood has been doing this forever they've probably remade more movies than there are originals John Wayne's Three Godfathers was made twice before he made it and one more time after, in one version Lewis Stone (Andy Hardy's father) played the Wayne character. How many times has Ben Hur been remade or the Three Musketeers? I was talking the other day with a friend about how many times a version of Five Came Back was made, believe me as the Bible says there's nothing new under the sun. I watched a movie today called Brighton Rock made in 1947 which was remade in the early 2000's. Stories are always being recycled especially good ones
Great book. A true story that needs to be told The success of Operation Mincemeat led to the savings of many Allied soldiers, particularly American GIs
If you're writing comments for an audience who doesn't know who Ian Fleming is, my instinct is you shouldn't bother. Also, that they should be doing something other than watching UA-cam videos.
@@rickrose5377 Haha. Agree. Also, why do dozens of people have to tell us this is a remake of a 1950s film - as if their observation is the first and only on this fact. Happens all the time. How about reading other people's comments before coming out as an ignorant 'know-all'?!
This move is based on the book, "The Man Who Never Was." It was turned into a movie in the 1950"s or thereabouts. The book was written in the 1950's. What is being done is a freshen-up of the story. Could be a good movie.
Just one of Commander Ian Fleming's ideas at Naval Intelligence Operation Mincemeat (The Man Who Never Was) based on the actual loss of a Catalina flying boat in September 1942.
Ben MacIntyres book "Operation Mincemeat" is an absolutely gem. When read, the first that comes to mind is: When will this be a movie ... Now! apparently. Hopefully it can match the book.
"The Man Who Never Was" is the first film to be made of this story and is a damn fine film of its own. Triple cross is a film based on Chapman which is not so good.
MacIntyres' book actually contains quite a few inaccuracies (which I, of course, cannot remember). I'd instead recommend Denis Smyth's "Deathly Deception: The Real Story of Operation Mincemeat". He was my Professor at U of T, and boy was that book detailed - a practical script for the movie.
Love the sursurrealism in those films: A bunch of Mr. Darcy's defeating the Nazis. Jason Isaac to Simon Russell Beale: "Didn't I execute you last time we've met, did I?" Simon Russell Beale to Jason Isaac: "Marshall of the Red Army or Admiral in the british Royal Navy, under any circumstances you look great in any uniform!" Colin Firth, facing a portrait of King George VI. wearing again a naval uniform, but a lower rank, thinking "Looks familiar to me."
@@Cancoillotteman A little-known sidelight on the war was the period in which Lavrenti Beria somehow briefly became Prime Minister of the British Empire. No one talks about it -- it was an embarrassing episode for all hands, and the files are buried deep in the archives of the Capital Laundry Service and classified GAME ANDES WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT.
We do seem to have a very small repository of actors to play these parts. The usual suspects, one might say. Pleased to see Ben Macintyre's name in the credits. I think I have read every one of his books!
Think of the 1950s & 60s war films and the small cadre of actors who usually starred in these, history repeating itself. And then they put most of them together for the movie "The Sea Wolves"
Britain's Operation MINCEMEAT was true skullduggery, hatched and executed with purpose and hope. SO GLAD to finally see a movie made about this terrific story!!
I still have the original version on DVD called 'The Man Who Never Was' starring Clifton Webb which I still find very entertaining that also occasionally pops up on television nowadays so it will be interesting to compare the two..
This is by far my favourite ww2 story. It was so unknown I loved to show off by telling it. On one hand Im so happy uts getting the movie it deserves. But on the other ... there goes my neich crackpot party story.
Fleming worked in that role during the war. He met quite a few characters that could well me merged to create the Bond character - including Roald Dahl (sent to Washington DC to help encourage the USA into the war) and Eddie Chapman (agent Zigzag, only Brit to win the Iron Cross in WW2!).
Though The Man That Never Was is a classic post war movie, most of the facts were still classified. It is exciting to see a remake in the pipeline with the correct title. Though it is most likely adapted from the book and will take outrageous liberties.
Exactly ! the story about the body been a tramp is complete rubbish' if the Germans had undertaken even a basic post mortem severe malnutrition and advanced alcoholism would have been easily detected - hence the long drive up to Scotland to pick up the body of a drowned sailor with the exact signs and symptoms that wee required
I recommend the book 'Operation Mincemeat' by Ben McIntyre for all of the details of this remarkable true story. As they say, 'sometimes truth is stranger than fiction'.
My late Dad was one of the Americans who went ashore with the first wave in Sicily, and whose life may well have been saved by Operation Mincemeat. I love Ben MacIntyre's book, and am eager to see the film!
But according to this trailer there were no other Americans involved - only the British! Don't you know, they won WW2 single-handedly!
@@philipjooste9075 Sure, the real problem of historical films is not showing America's part in WW2. Are you even hearing yourself? Besides, the Sicily footage in this trailer shows almost exclusively US uniforms.
@@ThomasJager0 In case you've missed it, have a re-listen to the opening lines!
Spoilers
@@philipjooste9075 "In 5 weeks a 100 000 British forces will strike..." No mention of US, Canadian or Free French troops!
The original film of the story was called The man who never was, back in the sixties, also an excellent movie.
That was a excellent movie....Thanks
Yes The man who never was an Great film seen a few times Clifton Webb and Stephen boyd were excellent in this and Gloria Grahame came out in 1956
@@brianpendergest5159 Gloria Grahame came out in 1956?! Wow, how brave! Even Clifton Webb was too timid to do that. Wonder what effect it had on her career.
@@morskojvolk Sorry I eo
Sorry I worded that wrong the film came out in 1956 Gloria had a gling with her stepson though.
Based on an excellent book.
It was kind of funny seeing Simon Russell Beale and Jason Isaacs as Churchill and Godfrey in this trailer, because they also played opposite each other as Beria and Zhukov in _The Death of Stalin_ in 2017.
Jason Isaac's portrayal of Zhukov was great. He needed more screen time.
Simon Russell Beale played Churchill before too on BBC's docudrama Dunkirk in 2004
Good catch
It would have been even funny if the character played by Colin Firth in this film had paid a visit to King George VI played by Colin Firth in The King's Speech.
Good spot. They gettin the old team back together.
The man who never was. Great movie with Clifton Webb playing montegue.
I've watched it so many times. I hope this new movie is as good as that.
@@cavman7 It wont be
@@Haggie Unfortunately there are people out there that wont watch a B&W movie, so this is a chance to get them to see, and ultimately know about, the incident and the man's family that gave so much.
But yes I agree, the original, being made shortly after the war, is so brilliant.
To all young British film-makers. Please remember if you want to get your film project funded, it must have three things: 1. A glorious remembrance of mighty British deeds. 2. Fabulous period costumes. and 3, Colin Firth. I remember a time, not so long ago, when British films were some of the most exciting, innovative, and refreshing art to ever grace the silver screen, now it all seems to be nostalgic, maudlin, twaddle. Please drop the war time spirit, that is long gone, embrace the future and be as brave, original and inspiring as you once were!
facepalm
Please sub British for English.
They'll never do a movie about leaving the Scots behind at Dunkirk - cos - well ....
@@RobertLogan I stand corrected! I did not know that Scottish battalions/Soldiers, were left behind (although I am not surprised). Any book refs/UA-cam vids available to bring light to my ignorance?
Fleming didn't get the idea to start writing Bond until the very early 50s but it's nice that they've included the fact he was involved in Mincemeat to a degree.
Actually, he didn’t start writing spy stories until later, but you have no idea when the thought first came to him.
A failed early draft perhaps. Anyway, this is one case in which the screwing with history doesn't much bother me.
Factcheck: Ian Fleming started writing the Bond novels during his winter holidays in Jamaica, starting "Casino Royale" the first book on February 17, 1952 and ending it by the end of March 1952. At a ratio of one book per year... the 1961 movie deal led to a meteoric rise to fame of the James Bond character but Ian Fleming would only see the first two movies in cinema as he passed away in August 1964 just before the movie "Goldfinger" was released in cinemas.
@@phmwu7368, actually Bond was well known and popular before ‘Dr. No’ was released as JFK was a fan of the books . . .
@@danieldravot341 JFK's Books top ten was LIFE magazine 1961... before that Ian Fleming almost sold 100 million books!
John Madden. What a legend. From American football to directing!
There is an older movie of this story and it is great. "The man who never was" seriously fantastic.
first thing that came to my mind, great movie, hope this one will be to
I read the book years ago, and it was thrilling. Sometimes the most implausible, incredible ideas succeed, and this one turned the tide of the war. Can't wait to see this movie.
Read the book way back in school in the 70's. Can't wait to see this!
Was that The Man Who Never Was?
...spoiler alert...
@@antonholland3233 Yes- I believe that was the name of it. Couldn't remember. Thanks for reminding me. :-)
Looks like something I would enjoy reading.
I learned of this story years ago...so glad they are making a movie!
No matter now many british ww2 spy films i watch i never get tired of them, and clearly im not alone since they keep getting made. There are infinite amounts of amazing tales to mine.
I read the book probably 3 years ago. I highly recommend it then seeing this. If this is half as good as the book, it’ll be a bloody masterpiece.
I was just watching a documentary on this maybe two weeks ago. Definitely can't wait to see this movie!
watch *The Man Who Never Was* in the meantime, from 1956.
@@Mogsy28uk Yes, an exellent movie starring Trevor Howard I think.
What was the name of the documentary
How many times are we going to put Colin Firth in the middle of a world war? Hasn't he served enough?
He is gentle and handsome. If he was younger, I want him to be the next 007.
Until he rescues Matt Damon we're going to keep sending him back.
Not as many as Tom Hanks.
@@yanbo2u Heck, why not cast him, and do a film about a 007 grappling with his mortality? with getting too old to play the game? Perhaps seeking one last suicide mission in order to go out with a bang? He did Kingsman, which was a lot of the same material, and old agent training his replacement etc.
It's his own fault for having such gravitas - can you imagine what its like when he opens a tin of beans? " Why, beans WHYYYYY?"
i for one APPRECIATE the group of powerful, strong actors here. Thank You
I've always found this bit of history truly amazing, Colin Firth is in it ... say no more!
I remember reading a book about this years ago, and it still freaks me out how well it worked.
What's really bonkers is...they did it again before D-Day! And it worked...again
I love that they reunited Simon Russel Beale and Jason Issacs! They were great in The Death of Stalin! So excited to see this!
-So, what's the movie about?
-Well, sir, it's going to be about Colin Firth doing spy stuff and...
-Great, you've got green light!
-Don't you want to hear more?
-Good heavens, there's more?!
Easier than Mark Wahlberg and a story about a 'plucky Boston cop'
Winning the war is super easy, barely an inconvenience.
@@the_once-and-future_king. washed up bodies on beaches are tight !
@@the_once-and-future_king. referencing another channel is thight
One of my favorite intelligence stories! I can’t wait to see this movie!
Remake of the 1956 "The Man Who Never Was" A great story.
Retelling the same true story.
Interestingly HMS Seraph played herself in that movie.
Yes, a great book and a great movie. I always envied The Honourable Ewen Montegu his name!
Thank goodness Barbossa taught this man to speak
I understood that reference
WONDERFUL!
One of the most compelling SOE stories of the War and one that deserves a truthful update to 1956's 'The Man Who Never Was'
@@egads2 The story of Operation Mincemeat is one of SOE's most successful missions, and story is more interesting than the book or the original movie.
That was a good movie.
@@ronbridges3933 It wasn't a bad movie, but it was done in the typical overdone 'War Two Noir' style...
Hopefully this rendition will be closer to the truth of the actual story.
Mincemeat had nothing to do with SOE. It was a Royal Navy Intelligence operation throughout, hence Ian Fleming (Naval Intelligence) came up with the original idea, and Ewan Montague (Naval Intelligence) made it happen
@@shanewaterman4125 Huh. I was always under the impression that Army and Navy Intell worked closely with SOE in 'skullduggery jobs' like Mincemeat.
I love this story. It's amazing that this really happened. I hope they did it justice.
Looking forward to seeing this - just my type of tale and with a cast including some of my favourite actors, how can I lose?
The Brits can act that's for sure. This is a star studded cast.
Good to see Colin again. 🙂
AW MAN two Darcys and Johnny Flynn as Ian Flemming? Sign me up!
What a great cast of actors!!! Can't wait to see it!!!💖💖💖😊
If you want a accurate account of this and more detailed insight into the body they used. Then murder mile podcast covers it amazingly well with great sensitivity. RIP Glyndor
What episode?
@@KookyKay82 the fascinating life death and after life of glyndwr michael. Episode 40. It’s one of my favourite
Thanks..I'll look for that. This has always fascinated me. The original 1953 book written by one of the participants "The Man who Never was" is still a decent read... but handicapped by restraints placed on it in the interests of security even then...
@@kirstenfarr5071 Thank you so much! I'll give it a listen. :)
It was covered very well and it also comes across in a way that his body being used in such a manner saved thousands of lives which I liked.
For a gem of a book on this, I'd recommend Denis Smyth's "Deathly Deception: The Real Story of Operation Mincemeat". He was my Professor at U of T, and boy was that book detailed - a practical script for the movie.
Or you could just watch, 'The Man Who Never Was'. It tells exactly the same story, it's excellent.
I hope it's as well done or at least interesting.
Why make something new, when Hollywood can just clone old stuff and make money off it.
@@jeffj2495 hell Hollywood has been doing this forever they've probably remade more movies than there are originals John Wayne's Three Godfathers was made twice before he made it and one more time after, in one version Lewis Stone (Andy Hardy's father) played the Wayne character. How many times has Ben Hur been remade or the Three Musketeers? I was talking the other day with a friend about how many times a version of Five Came Back was made, believe me as the Bible says there's nothing new under the sun. I watched a movie today called Brighton Rock made in 1947 which was remade in the early 2000's. Stories are always being recycled especially good ones
@@jameswilliams3241 The first Titanic film was started within a few weeks of the disaster and included one of the survivors.
Thankfully, this is not an either-or situation. Watch both.
Great book. A true story that needs to be told The success of Operation Mincemeat led to the savings of many Allied soldiers, particularly American GIs
Mr Darcy and Mr Darcy, vomiting together
Good eye.
Yes! I noticed too and immediately searched through the comments to see if I was the only one!
Coincidence ? I think not 😂😂
Ian Fleming writing spy stories... For those who don't know, he is the one we have to thank for James Bond 007.
If you're writing comments for an audience who doesn't know who Ian Fleming is, my instinct is you shouldn't bother.
Also, that they should be doing something other than watching UA-cam videos.
Fleming was responsible for making up numerous possible counter intelligence ideas during the war. Operation Mincemeat was one of them.
@@rickrose5377 Haha. Agree. Also, why do dozens of people have to tell us this is a remake of a 1950s film - as if their observation is the first and only on this fact. Happens all the time. How about reading other people's comments before coming out as an ignorant 'know-all'?!
@@rickrose5377 i checked, unfortunately watching youtube videos is now the only thing there IS to do.
@@gsofficial
Well, yes -- there's that.
love colin firth. such a professional.
For more on Operation Mincemeat, listen to "The World's Greatest Con". Awesome podcast on the subject.
Thank you! What a story.
Can you send a link
There's an excellent audiobook. Operation Mincemeat written by Ben MacIntyre.
One of my favorite WWII spy stories. Can’t wait!
@Bon Goaie Hey there Bon, you're a imbecile for posting this link. Have a nice day!
I heard about this story from the podcast World's Greatest Con. This looks incredible, and very accurate!
That cast is spectacular.
I have not been to the cinema for at least 10 years but this film for me is a must see film .
I loved the story ever since I read about it first than saw the movie The Man Who Never Was!!
*The first time I heard this story, in school, I told the teacher it would make a great movie. I can't wait to see this!*
They did in the 50's with Clifton Webb
@@jameswilliams3241 The Man Who Never Was....great movie
I remember my beloved Mark Steyn speaking on his show for " The Man that wasn't"
This move is based on the book, "The Man Who Never Was." It was turned into a movie in the 1950"s or thereabouts. The book was written in the 1950's. What is being done is a freshen-up of the story. Could be a good movie.
It’s based on a recent book by Ben McIntyre called Operation Mincemeat.
Seen thoughty2's vid on this so it's still fresh on my mind. Nice to see a movie about it.
Ah smart comedies, those are rare. Really looking forward to it.
Just one of Commander Ian Fleming's ideas at Naval Intelligence Operation Mincemeat (The Man Who Never Was) based on the actual loss of a Catalina flying boat in September 1942.
One of the most important acts of espionage in the war, and one of the best stories as well.
Ben MacIntyres book "Operation Mincemeat" is an absolutely gem. When read, the first that comes to mind is: When will this be a movie ... Now! apparently. Hopefully it can match the book.
This and Agent Zigzag are two of the best books I have ever read. Truly stranger than fiction.
"The Man Who Never Was" is the first film to be made of this story and is a damn fine film of its own. Triple cross is a film based on Chapman which is not so good.
MacIntyres' book actually contains quite a few inaccuracies (which I, of course, cannot remember). I'd instead recommend Denis Smyth's "Deathly Deception: The Real Story of Operation Mincemeat". He was my Professor at U of T, and boy was that book detailed - a practical script for the movie.
Love the sursurrealism in those films: A bunch of Mr. Darcy's defeating the Nazis.
Jason Isaac to Simon Russell Beale: "Didn't I execute you last time we've met, did I?"
Simon Russell Beale to Jason Isaac: "Marshall of the Red Army or Admiral in the british Royal Navy, under any circumstances you look great in any uniform!"
Colin Firth, facing a portrait of King George VI. wearing again a naval uniform, but a lower rank, thinking "Looks familiar to me."
I'll admit The Death of Staline will for sure make this movie look weird to me ^^
@@Cancoillotteman A little-known sidelight on the war was the period in which Lavrenti Beria somehow briefly became Prime Minister of the British Empire. No one talks about it -- it was an embarrassing episode for all hands, and the files are buried deep in the archives of the Capital Laundry Service and classified GAME ANDES WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT.
I was gonna say that it looks like beria had a pretty legit spot before moving to the soviet union.
We do seem to have a very small repository of actors to play these parts. The usual suspects, one might say. Pleased to see Ben Macintyre's name in the credits. I think I have read every one of his books!
More and more who are able to play Churchill, less and less for the action roles , lol.
Think of the 1950s & 60s war films and the small cadre of actors who usually starred in these, history repeating itself. And then they put most of them together for the movie "The Sea Wolves"
So long as they are good at their craft , its no problem. That way I don't think of them as previous characters they have portrayed
Yes, I am surprised that they haven't used Clarkson, May and the other little guy! Clarkson would make a great Churchill!
Both Darcys in one movie? EPIC!
Should be a good movie. Remember reading about this operation decades ago.
A great looking movie with a great cast, this should be good!
On the must watch list.
I am really... really convinced that this will be effing awesome. I will enjoy this.
the music is Superb!
They already made a movie about this and it was a good watch.
Britain's Operation MINCEMEAT was true skullduggery, hatched and executed with purpose and hope. SO GLAD to finally see a movie made about this terrific story!!
This is a remake..... they already made a movie about this. The Man Who Never Was.
SYSK did a podcast on this years ago. That was the first time I heard about this insane story!
Watch the movie "The man who never was"
Not exactly a secret story. Hasn't been for decades.
I still have the original version on DVD called 'The Man Who Never Was' starring Clifton Webb which I still find very entertaining that also occasionally pops up on television nowadays so it will be interesting to compare the two..
It never ceases to amaze me how many deception operations were carried out during the war.
Looking forward to this. The book was great.
Is a great true story look forward to this
Definitely be watching this
I remember this plot in the Ian Flemming tv show!
An amazing story. I hope they do it justice.
We learned about this story in History class.
This is by far my favourite ww2 story. It was so unknown I loved to show off by telling it. On one hand Im so happy uts getting the movie it deserves. But on the other ... there goes my neich crackpot party story.
Loved the B&W version, a part of history that was small but changed the outcome
B&W? "The Man Who Never Was" is in colour.
Never thought I would see a Tom Scott video turned into an actual movie.
I read this book as a boy.
There were books written and movies made about this long before Tom Scott was born. Possibly before his father was born as well.
@@susieusmaximus5330 It's also a well know Tom Scott video.
Well you should be excited about the upcoming film "Over The Top" - A film set in a paternoster lift
Now, This IS a Movie.
Looks bloody brilliant!
two Mr. Darcy's? Magnifique!
Clever movie, I might watch this
Terrific cast!
Truth, so often stranger than fiction.
The book and original film are both very worthwhile.
The man who never was film . Can't be matched
I read the book: this looks really good!
I saw Colin Firth. I thought he was reprising his role as King George VI, who knew of every operation that was going on, and could not tell anyone.
Two Mr. Darcys in this film? Now I must watch hehe
1:59 -- "In God's name, Fleming, what are you writing?" "A spy story."
The spy story to end all spy stories ... Hashtag narrative art !
About a spy who likes his martinis shaken, not stirred.
Kelly MacDonald is everything.
and strong evidence that this movie must have come out in like 2007
0:39 "The plan is highly implausible. So,when can it ready?" The man realy knew how to gamble.
i read this story in grade 8. called the man who never was.
Great cast- this looks good
I shall commence my own personal operation mincemeat around the 23rd of december
Looking forward to this one.
Great cast! This looks good. Apparently the writer of the "spy story" in the film is Ian Fleming and James Bond is born.
Fleming worked in that role during the war. He met quite a few characters that could well me merged to create the Bond character - including Roald Dahl (sent to Washington DC to help encourage the USA into the war) and Eddie Chapman (agent Zigzag, only Brit to win the Iron Cross in WW2!).
The man who never was (1956). It'll be interesting to see this version.
Loved the book
Nice, LOVE WW2 stories.
Finally, a movie without flying superheroes in capes and tights and jazz hands. Nice.
They are my superheros. Always have been. Always will be.
Looks amazing!
Though The Man That Never Was is a classic post war movie, most of the facts were still classified. It is exciting to see a remake in the pipeline with the correct title. Though it is most likely adapted from the book and will take outrageous liberties.
Exactly ! the story about the body been a tramp is complete rubbish' if the Germans had undertaken even a basic post mortem severe malnutrition and advanced alcoholism would have been easily detected - hence the long drive up to Scotland to pick up the body of a drowned sailor with the exact signs and symptoms that wee required
I recommend the book 'Operation Mincemeat' by Ben McIntyre for all of the details of this remarkable true story. As they say, 'sometimes truth is stranger than fiction'.
Looks like a great cast!
Filme maravilhoso
"It seems my death has been greatly exaggerated"
"It seems my life has been greatly exaggerated in meticulous detail"
Great book...cant wait!