I Was Monty's Double (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1958, I Was Monty's Double is a drama, war and history film directed by John Guillermin, running about 101 minutes. “The Gigantic Hoax of World War II” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the German's about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.
Who’s in it. I Was Monty's Double stars John Mills as Major Harvey, Cecil Parker as Colonel E.F. Logan, Sidney James as Porter YMCA and Bryan Forbes as Butterfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, I Was Monty's Double has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Was Monty's Double page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Was Monty's Double tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Was Monty's Double (1958)?
- In GB, I Was Monty's Double is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Was Monty's Double worth watching?
- I Was Monty's Double holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Was Monty's Double?
- I Was Monty's Double stars John Mills, Cecil Parker, Sidney James, Bryan Forbes and Barbara Hicks.
- When was I Was Monty's Double released?
- I Was Monty's Double was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.