I Was Monty's Double - Britmovie

AndrewLA · 20-03-2007, 02:15 AM

Just received this PAL DVD from Optimum Classic. For some reason, the names of John Mills and Cecil Parker are omitted from the credits. There's a harsh abrupt cut -- image and sound -- from the opening Canal Plus logo (in the clouds) to the title, I WAS MONTY'S DOUBLE. Next comes producer credit, then supporting cast. Mills and Parker were obviously left out, along with the Associated British credit.

Anyone else have this DVD? Is it the same on all copies?

Thanks.

(Image quality is good, but not first rate. I'm constantly surprised how little effort goes into these significant British titles.)

Moor Larkin · 20-03-2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewLA

For some reason, the names of John Mills and Cecil Parker are omitted from the credits.

Never heard of them.

This must have been the remake

Which one got an Oscar? Makes you think doesn't it.

And what the donald was this aka all about?
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

Jim · 20-03-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Moor Larkin

Never heard of them.

This must have been the remake

Which one got an Oscar? Makes you think doesn't it.

And what the donald was this aka all about?
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

I've asked this question before, but, is there any film extant of Monty's double ? actually doubling for Monty?

AndrewLA · 20-03-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Moor Larkin

And what the donald was this aka all about?
Hell, Heaven or Hoboken

Ridiculous title for the American release. The phrase is used by Monty's double in a speech he gives to U.S. soldiers.

Steve Crook · 21-03-2007, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I've asked this question before, but, is there any film extant of Monty's double ? actually doubling for Monty?

Isn't there enough in the film I Was Monty's Double?
That is M.E. Clifton-James playing himself impersonating Monty

Steve

AndrewLA · 21-03-2007, 03:31 AM

Another question re I WAS MONTY'S DOUBLE. This might be for military historians.

Both Patrick Allen and Bryan Forbes wear patches on their uniform sleeves marked "AF." Anyone know what that stands for?

They're in North Africa. Allen plays an American, Forbes an Englishman. So it can't be a national marking. Allied Forces? Something like that...?

Jim · 21-03-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Crook

Isn't there enough in the film I Was Monty's Double?
That is M.E. Clifton-James playing himself impersonating Monty

Steve

NO! I want to see real news footage of CJ playing Monty!!

MrDrakesDuck · 23-03-2007, 10:56 PM

Get the book by Clifton-James, it's very good.

It all kicked off for him when David Niven phond him up at the Pay Corps and asked him if he was interested in appearing in some army films.

He had lost a finger in WW1 but he became used to concealing it and the intelligence officers he was working with only noticed at the last minute and had to make him a false finger from cotton wool and plasters!

Steve Crook · 24-03-2007, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

NO! I want to see real news footage of CJ playing Monty!!

If they did some news footage with the commentary saying "This is an actor impersonating Monty" I think that might have given the game away just a bit

Steve

Jim · 24-03-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Crook

If they did some news footage with the commentary saying "This is an actor impersonating Monty" I think that might have given the game away just a bit

Steve

Since WWII is not running at the moment I don't think it would matter if they did say that now! Surely there is footage of the 'real thing', since he was there to fool the enemy, the war footage must have been shown in our cinemas!

JRK · 06-05-2007, 04:37 PM

An excellent film and you should seek the book which fills in a few details omitted from the film. On my VHS anyhow....

Reference the 'cuts', was this done by the Americans? I bought a copy of Gift Horse on VHS done in America. It was crucified bt the label. They actually edited Dickie Attenborough out of it. His cockney accent did it for him I reckon.

Someone decided the Americans were too thick or intolerant to buy.

Made a nonsense of certain sections of the film. There were jumpy cuts all over the place wrcking the viewing experience.

As far as this release is concerned I was looking for a DVD, but I will stick to the VHS I have until I am assured that whole film is there.

20-03-2007, 02:15 AM	#1
AndrewLA has no status. Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 147 iTrader: (0)	I Was Monty's Double Just received this PAL DVD from Optimum Classic. For some reason, the names of John Mills and Cecil Parker are omitted from the credits. There's a harsh abrupt cut -- image and sound -- from the opening Canal Plus logo (in the clouds) to the title, I WAS MONTY'S DOUBLE. Next comes producer credit, then supporting cast. Mills and Parker were obviously left out, along with the Associated British credit. Anyone else have this DVD? Is it the same on all copies? Thanks. (Image quality is good, but not first rate. I'm constantly surprised how little effort goes into these significant British titles.)

23-03-2007, 10:56 PM	#8
MrDrakesDuck has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: - Posts: 350 Country: iTrader: (0)	Get the book by Clifton-James, it's very good. It all kicked off for him when David Niven phond him up at the Pay Corps and asked him if he was interested in appearing in some army films. He had lost a finger in WW1 but he became used to concealing it and the intelligence officers he was working with only noticed at the last minute and had to make him a false finger from cotton wool and plasters! __________________ "I thought I had to shoot Germans, not chew 'em"

06-05-2007, 04:37 PM	#11
JRK has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 12 Country: iTrader: (0)	I was Monty's Double.... An excellent film and you should seek the book which fills in a few details omitted from the film. On my VHS anyhow.... Reference the 'cuts', was this done by the Americans? I bought a copy of Gift Horse on VHS done in America. It was crucified bt the label. They actually edited Dickie Attenborough out of it. His cockney accent did it for him I reckon. Someone decided the Americans were too thick or intolerant to buy. Made a nonsense of certain sections of the film. There were jumpy cuts all over the place wrcking the viewing experience. As far as this release is concerned I was looking for a DVD, but I will stick to the VHS I have until I am assured that whole film is there.

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21-03-2007, 03:31 AM	#6
AndrewLA has no status. Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 147 iTrader: (0)	Another question re I WAS MONTY'S DOUBLE. This might be for military historians. Both Patrick Allen and Bryan Forbes wear patches on their uniform sleeves marked "AF." Anyone know what that stands for? They're in North Africa. Allen plays an American, Forbes an Englishman. So it can't be a national marking. Allied Forces? Something like that...?