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Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

Original title: I Was Monty's Double
  • 1958
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.9K
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Hell, Heaven or Hoboken (1958)
During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.
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During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.During World War II, a British actor impersonates Field Marshal Montgomery in order to confuse German intelligence.

  • Director
    • John Guillermin
  • Writers
    • Bryan Forbes
    • M.E. Clifton James
  • Stars
    • M.E. Clifton James
    • John Mills
    • Cecil Parker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • Bryan Forbes
      • M.E. Clifton James
    • Stars
      • M.E. Clifton James
      • John Mills
      • Cecil Parker
    • 23User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    M.E. Clifton James
    M.E. Clifton James
    • M.E. Clifton James
    • (as M. E. Clifton James)
    • …
    John Mills
    John Mills
    • Major Harvey
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • Col. Logan
    Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    • Col. Mathers
    Patrick Holt
    Patrick Holt
    • Col. Dawson
    Leslie Phillips
    Leslie Phillips
    • Major Tennant
    Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern
    • Governor of Gibraltar
    Marius Goring
    Marius Goring
    • Nielson
    Barbara Hicks
    Barbara Hicks
    • Hester
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • Wing Cdr. Bates
    Anthony Sagar
    • Guard Sergeant (Villa)
    John Gale
    • Flight Lt. Osborne
    Kenneth J. Warren
    • F
    • (as Kenneth Warren)
    • …
    James Hayter
    James Hayter
    • Sgt. Adams
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Porter Y.M.C.A.
    Brian Weske
    Brian Weske
    • Despatch Rider
    Harry Fowler
    Harry Fowler
    • Civilian (End Scene)
    Martin Shaban
    • War Correspondent
    • Director
      • John Guillermin
    • Writers
      • Bryan Forbes
      • M.E. Clifton James
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The screenplay omits David Niven's part in the real operation. It was he, working for the Army's film unit as a Lieutenant Colonel, who first made contact with M.E. Clifton James. His role is taken in this movie by Major Harvey (Sir John Mills).
    • Goofs
      Soldiers refer to the Queen's Regulations, whereas at this time they should be the King's Regulations (King George VI).
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Civilian: [angrily after bumping into James outside a cinema] Why don't you watch where you're going! Who do you think you are?
      • Major Harvey: [to James after the two of them and Logan walk away from the man] Yes, who do you think you are? Monty?
      • [the three of them start to laugh as they continue walking along the crowded street]
    • Crazy credits
      The story you are about to see is the story of one of the boldest deceptions of our time in which Meyrick Clifton James, late of Her Majesty's Pay Corps, re-enacts his own real-life role. The Producer is deeply grateful to H. E. The Governor and Commander-in-Chief and those member of the Administration and Services at Gibraltar in March 1958, who rendered their invaluable assistance in the reconstruction of certain scenes of this film.
    • Connections
      Featured in To Cast a Skyward Gaze: Making the Case for John Guillermin (2025)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 6, 1959 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Ich war Montys Double
    • Filming locations
      • Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, Broadgate, London, England, UK(exterior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
      • Walton Studios
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 41m(101 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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