The Man Who Never Was (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1956, The Man Who Never Was is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Ronald Neame, running about 103 minutes. “The most fiendish plot ever conceived! The most amazing "human being" ever created! The most diabolical phantom--” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of a British effort to trick the Germans into weakening Sicily's defenses before the 1943 attack. A dead soldier is dressed as a British officer and outfitted with faked papers showing that the Allies were intending to invade occupied Greece. His body is put into the sea where it will ultimately drift ashore and the papers be passed along to German Intelligence.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Never Was stars Clifton Webb as Lt. Cmdr. Ewen Montagu, Gloria Grahame as Lucy Sherwood, Robert Flemyng as Lt. George Acres and Josephine Griffin as Pam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Man Who Never Was has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Never Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Never Was tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Never Was (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Never Was change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Never Was worth watching?
- The Man Who Never Was holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Never Was?
- The Man Who Never Was stars Clifton Webb, Gloria Grahame, Robert Flemyng, Josephine Griffin and Stephen Boyd.
- When was The Man Who Never Was released?
- The Man Who Never Was was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.