I Was Monty's Double
Dir: John Guillermin
1958
****
I Was Monty's Double tells the true story of M.E. Clifton-James who actually stars as himself as well as General Montgomery as he did in real life. It seems a bit odd to say he played the role well, when in fact he is playing himself but he did. He is such a likable character, he makes the very likable story even more watchable. He is joined by some giant talent, John Mills and Cecil Parker being on fine form and there are loads of great cameos, Sid James, John Le Mesurier and Leslie Phillips among the best. With a cast like that and with such a great true WII story you can't go wrong. Saturday afternoon viewing at it's very best.