Review of The Man Who Never Was (1956) by Alex K — 14 Nov 2010

A brilliant war and indeed espionage film from the 1950's. With no scenes of battle, just a tale from the home front about a little known espionage diversion thought up by British intelligence, it seems a little light on entertainment at first glance. However the tale which is based on fact involving a planted body before the invasion of Sicily is really interesting and holds your attention until the third part where a Nazi spy becomes embroiled.

You do feel more could be made of the introduction of the Nazi spy as the film ends rather short. This film, however sticks to the facts and it's refreshing to watch something which hasn't the Hollywood treatments. A classic which I will watch again and again.