Operation Mincemeat - Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK & Ireland

[@keighlancoe5933]

Colin Firth was a very busy man in WWII, he did just about everything.

[@bofoenss8393]

Just like Tom Hanks. he protected convoys in the Atlantic, stormed Omaha Beach, was rescued back from behind enemy lines in Holland October 1944 all the while coaching female baseball players stateside.

[@christiannaf8745]

Yep!

[@jackgaltress7790]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 funny because it's true!

[@derwindhund116]

The same with John Mills, he was at Dunkirk, driving a ambulance across the desert and served on a destroyer, plus a submarine commander, helped Montys double fool the Germans on the planning of the second front, he also did Operation mince meat in the man that never was.

[@Pcolloins]

And WW1 too. He was in the trenches in 1917😁

[@wordsandbytes]

Nice to see Beria as the UK Prime Minister. His time in the Soviet Union didn't quite suit him, I guess.

[@oliverbrigstocke1306]

Don’t forget Zhukov works for the U.K. now as well

[@longlethanh7780]

funny enough, one of the real life charges against Beria involves his dealing with the British.

[@AlfieBucks]

Like it!

[@kimyongin1987]

Meanwhile it is not nice to see His Majesty being demoted as a naval officer

[@joegatt2306]

@@oliverbrigstocke1306 He is Admiral John Godfrey

[@PokhrajRoy.]

“I may vomit.” “I may vomit with you.” The test of a true friendship.

[@Waltzhybrid92]

''I may vomit into you'' The test of truer friendship.

[@alonsocushing2263]

And so very British.

[@goingdark82]

More a test of what they are doing could cost thousands of lives. Its not friendship, it’s a deeply rooted care of fellow man.

[@alonsocushing2263]

@Noel Coward I don't know because I wasn't there.

[@keesdenheijer7283]

Who wants chowder?

[@elliottlewis1256]

I'm loving the recent push of British War Films..Dunkirk, 1917, Imitation Game etc and now this! Its fantastic that the stories of our grandparents/ great grandparents effort and sacrifice are being told in modern cinema, important to keep it alive, I would love one about the Battle of the Admin Box with the British and Indian Forces given praise for the job they did there

[@michaelmorley8105]

I agree with the Admin Box as the story wouldn't need embellishing. But also the true legend of the Glorious Glosters during the Korean War. I know there's already been 2 movies made about it but I would love to see an all British non-woke film about the Greatest Raid Ever, The Raid on St Nazeaire

[@MaleficMont]

This film is literally about my great grandfather's war effort, seing Colin firth play him on screen was amazing

[@poruatokin]

Imitation game was a horrible typical Hollywood rewriting of history. I'd suggest reading a few books to find out just how terrible it was. Haven't seen the others so I can't comment but I have no doubt that they were butchered as will this story be.

[@michaelmorley8105]

There is an old British film called The Cockleshell Heroes, Which is also a true story and the film shows these real heroes

[@stevetheduck1425]

I would love a film about Kidney Ridge (also known as Snipe Position): my father's battalion of the Rifle Brigade using 6-pounder anti tank guns defending a small rise in the desert in advance of the Battle of Alamein, where a shrinking number of guns and gunners destroyed a large number of German and Italian tanks, preventing an assault that might have unhinged the plans for El Alamein, and reducing Rommel's available tank forces just before the main attack, perhaps turning the war in North Africa. That they spent the whole day also under fire from their own tanks as those couldn't tell friend from enemy, or which way the 6-pounders were firing and may have not even been told there were friendly forces in front of them. It came down to one gun and a Sergeant Callistan manning the only surviving gun alone, while the only surviving officer drove the only surviving jeep to collect the remaining ammunition from guns that had been knocked out. It reached the point that a burning Italian tank actually drove through the gun line, and the two men had to turn the gun around to destroy it. The officer got the Victoria Cross.

[@lie5196]

It's one of the most macabre stories ever. The depression and suicide of one man lead to a plan that saved thousands of lives.

[@paultaylor781]

The man's grave in Spain now bears his real name as well as his fake one

[@DM-kv9kj]

Yeah, and this fairytale depiction of it makes it into a fun, light-hearted comedy full of marvellous and quirky lovable British officers. The reality was misery, suffering, confusion and a drunkard, bed-lounging PM who got glorified as a hero when really he was mostly just a PR figure (Churchill's generals did all the actual real work and the US won the war for the British).

[@TheTfrules]

@@DM-kv9kj "US won the war for the British" What a rubbish take, the US could not have won the war on its own without the British and Soviets helping. In fact it could be argued that it was the Soviets who did the heavy lifting when defeating Germany, with the British and Americans providing an enormous amount of lend lease support to make sure the Soviets could stay in the fight. As for Churchill himself, he is a divisive figure for sure, however I would argue that he was instrumental in bolstering the resolve of the British people when it would have been all too easy to negotiate an unfavourable peace recognising German domination over Europe.

[@m.m.1301]

@@DM-kv9kj The USSR won the war, at least 80% of it

[@Mk1Male]

@@m.m.1301 Really? Would they have actually saved themselves from defeat unless the allies supplied them with planes, tanks and other equipment?

[@AllPileup]

During World War II, Ian Fleming had mentioned to friends that he wanted to write a spy novel, but it was not until 17 February 1952 that he began to write his first novel, Casino Royale.

[@eddy7820]

why do you keep poking holes in our plans!!!?

[@obscuremetaphor]

@@eddy7820 he's retroactively poking.

[@markthomas3130]

It's one of those 'hit the audience over the head' moments so the norms go 'I KNOW THIS' and then they clap

[@sodadrinker89]

I mean he probably practiced a bit before writing and publishing Casino Royale.

[@tams805]

@@markthomas3130 No clapping in UK cinemas. We're not rejects.

[@historywithhilbert]

This should be a belter.

[@appleslover]

Seems like hot garbage comedy

[@button1ginger1]

@@appleslover Based on a true story. Look up the film "The Man Who Never Was"

[@slharbron]

@@button1ginger1 Also check the two books on Operation Mincemeat, the first by Ewen Montagu, one of the Naval officers involved in the planning of the operation and the second by Ben MacIntyre.

[@ethanroberts2658]

Can someone explain why beriya is disguised as Winston Churchill and working with Zhukov

[@iaindunbar1578]

Cant wait for the line " Spit it out Winny. Staging a coup here !! "

[@maphanger2044]

That's because Zhukov f*cked Germany from every direction, sideways if you will.

[@viscountbp]

Finally we know what they meant when they said he was conspiring with foreign enemies!

[@dad2827]

@@maphanger2044 HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH I laughed at this so hard lmao.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Because in times of need Britain can always trust our trusty ally that is the Soviets 😂

[@murk1e]

“The Man Who Never Was” was a fantastic film, I hope this is worth the remake.

[@pebo8306]

Nope!Not the slightest chance!

[@GeorgHaeder]

“The Man Who Never Was” and "Sink The Bismarck" are some of the best war movies made in that time period.

[@arandombard1197]

It's not a remake though.

[@diogenesesenna9323]

@@dfar2303 Not quite and sort of at the same time. When 'The Man Who Never Was' was made, an excellent film by the way, much of the story was still covered by the official secret act and couldn't be told.. This one should be brilliant, since it will be impossible to 'Hollywood' it up - the full story is already spectacular.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

I haven’t seen that film before. I thought this was the first time the events of operation mincemeat have been adapted into a movie. Although I guess that some of that message mentioned on this one seeing as it was made during the events of the operation still being covered by the official secrets act. I’ll have to check it out sometime.

[@edwardbyard6540]

There was a photo of the “man” and his sweetheart placed in his pocket to make him seem more genuine. The photo was staged, and was taken at a place called Days Lock in Oxfordshire. It is a very rural location next to the River Thames. I grew up in the next village. Nice to see this famous operation gaining some recognition from the film industry.

[@51WCDodge]

The laides name was 'Pam' and she was Martin's 'Girlfriend' not wife.

[@oscaburns]

This is a remake of the film, 'The Man Who Never Was'. So it already had 'recognition from the film industry'.

[@mat_tea]

Auston Mcconnel right?

[@onepalproductions]

Why?

[@2112jonr]

@@51WCDodge I believe that's what the term "sweetheart" is a synonym for, last time I checked. It has never meant wife.

[@coffeetea8577]

"I may vomit" "I may vomit with you" If that doesn't scream pure Fitzwilliam Darcy energy 😂😂

[@darthkek1953]

Two boys one cup?

[@micha0001]

"I may vomit on you"... "Bones" McCoy to James T. Kirk

[@victoriagill1588]

Double Darcy, and a Mr Knightly for a little extra umph. *swoon* 😂😂😂

[@jixuscrixus]

My father landed in Sicily in 1943, a Cameron Highlander, 51st Division ‘Highway Decorator’. He also fought in Holland, France, North Africa and Germany. If he knew they’d be making movies of these battles he’d have been amazed.

[@jixuscrixus]

@Noel Coward I remember a Noël Coward, a renowned actor, famous for his wit.....but I guess that’s not you. I wouldn’t suggest anyone that I’ve never met, nor are likely to meet would be a liar. I take people at face value, but I think your comment says much more about you than you can imagine.

[@johnneville403]

@@jixuscrixus The opposite is the case. Your comment reveals way, way more about you ...

[@jixuscrixus]

@@johnneville403: No idea who you are or why you’ve jumped into this comment section but in your ‘Walter Mitty’ mind I’m sure everything makes sense.

[@jixuscrixus1967]

@@johnneville403 a.k.a. Noël Coward; what a hoot. Both of your pen names are long dead. You’re living your ‘best life’ trolling on KZbin. Maybe you ought to consider a meaningful life of your own.

[@johnneville403]

@@jixuscrixus1967 You're merely confirming everything your arrogant, supercilious first post suggested. Keep digging yourself into that hole, fellah.

[@TalentSpotter83]

One of the nuttiest schemes concocted during WW2 that actually worked.

[@cbalt2243]

I dare somebody to say this is a spoiler

[@joshmalcolm1663]

you think this is nuts, then you should look up the magicians that were employed by Britain during the second world war. They have some very interesting stories and roles

[@69waveydavey]

Look up "The greatest raid of all" and it really was, why nobody has made a film I'm not sure.

[@potterpotty01]

don't know if it is more nutty than the body they put in a plane and crashed showing D day happening from Dover to Calais and the fake tanks and such constructed on the coast

[@pebo8306]

Yeah!But when the Brits,without American participation,really went for Greek,the Germans where already there,and let them have it!-Hardly anybody mentions this!

[@jenlovesbooks]

When I watch either Colin Firth or Matthew Macfadyen my mind always drifts off to Mr Darcy so obviously I'll be watching this.

[@victoriagill1588]

Plus Mr Knightly 😂😂🥰😍

[@jenlovesbooks]

@@victoriagill1588 Good catch. I didn't spot that.

[@JulieS261]

"The Man Who Never Was" for the 21st Century and two Mr. Darcys for the price of one.

[@irEyERWO]

Lmao it didn't sink in that the 2 Mr. Darcy's are together until I saw this comment! 🤣

[@livingdeadgirl5691]

Don't forget mister Knightley

[@MDzmitry]

Knowing the historic background behind this operation, I'm honestly thrilled to see a real film on it. For the love of god, don't let us down folks

[@pebo8306]

See:"The man who never was"!(Here on KZbin!) Remake destined to be a failure!

[@bojiliving]

Two Mr. Darcy's in a British period drama...yes please!!

[@michaels-cottrellrelation8505]

As a distant relative - now removed by marriage 😌. I just wanted to let it be known what an excellent job the directors and Macintrye have done with this movie! What a tribute to my otherwise troubled ancestor! This movie is bound to be very very well researched and presented if the book is anything to go by! THANK YOU Ben!

[@terrybrady392]

EXCELLENT??? ITS ABSOLUTELY DIRE..!!AN insult to the brilliant original...

[@johnnyflynnworld4396]

What a cast! I can't wait to see it!

[@psychoaztecs]

@You Tube gross.

[@tobygwinnell]

@You Tube good joke, now get real.

[@timolane7303]

See it yesterday. Was ok. Not the greatest film. Bit slow in parts. Also very inaccurate as seems to be the trend these days. Never realized there was so many non white soldiers in London in 1943. It seems diversity is essential these days even it makes films look unrealistic of the time

[@terrybrady392]

God help you...

[@trooperdgb9722]

The Headstone of "Major William Martin RM" in Spain has been "corrected" to show the actual mans name ..."Serving as Major William Martin RM" which is entirely appropriate!

[@gaznet1107]

Glyndwr Michael

[@iancurtis1152]

@@gaznet1107 he achieved more in death than he ever could in life. He deserves to be remembered.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

I first learned about this in the BBC documentary that covers the events of Operation Mincemeat and the real identity of the man behind the body. It was so wonderful they ended it by showing that decades after the war, the deceased was finally given his original name back. I hope they feature this at the end of the movie as well.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

@@iancurtis1152 Here here

[@iancurtis1152]

@@danielwhyatt3278 I’ve watched that Doco several times on YT, great account of the story!

[@LPJack02]

RIP Paul Ritter (December 20, 1966 - April 5, 2021), aged 54 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@adamska300]

"In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies". Probably my favourite Churchill quote :D

[@summerlois2076]

My 2 favorite Fitzwilliam Darcys finally in one movie!😍😍😍

[@lindylou6864]

Colin Firth every time …

[@S31625]

My first thoughts. lol ❤️❤️ O my word going to love watching this.

[@carriew5106]

Very excited to see this. Love that several of these actors keep coming back to the same period of time for productions, it's almost like they are out of another generation!

[@nulnoh219]

I guess they already have the right uniforms/costumes?

[@lwevolajohn2957]

@@nulnoh219 how y

[@hilarycrowe3427]

I remember ‘The Man Who Never Was’, the previous film adaptation of this story. But until today had no idea this film existed. It’s my favourite WW2 story and I can’t wait to see it.

[@sandrastone7019]

That’s where I remember it from. Thank you.

[@danieleyre8913]

You should've not bothered. This film is utter rubbish.

[@sheilafoster260]

The Man Who Never Was was a favourite film when I was a child. William Russell was in it, I seem to remember. He also played Sir Lancelot in a children.s TV series, and an early Dr Who companion..

[@pavlovajack3561]

I am so excited for this! Operation Mincemeat was a fantastic story! Thank god the British are still making compelling drama. LOVE the casting for Ian Fleming ;)

[@kpnut59]

Thank god for once the woke morons didn’t get their greasy paws on it otherwise Churchill would most likely have been played by a black actor or worse still, a trans, non binary, gender fluid who identifies as ‘them’ or ‘they’ & the allies would have been portrayed as the bad guys, you know for diversities sake!

[@j-mshistorycorner6932]

@@kpnut59 Racist spotted

[@Delogros]

@@j-mshistorycorner6932 Actually just accurate, Imagine a white guy playing Martin Luther King, also do you remember the story about the Egyptian gods a while back one played by a Scotsman and the other by a Dane and the backlash that happened on that film (quite rightly) because they should have been played by an appropriate race for the subject matter, not sure how it's racist if you apply the rule equally but there ya go. Being true to history is quite important to people who love history, if you just want flashy effects and something that is nothing to do with history stick with star wars.

[@stevetheduck1425]

Would love to see a remake of Cleopatra with the title role played by a Greek woman.

[@alexgreenwood7001]

@@j-mshistorycorner6932 Leftard

[@dars1311]

Mr.Darcy (1995) and Mr.Darcy(2004) in a movie together!

[@aj9675]

Time will tell to see how this remake fairs against the 1956 version of "The Man Who Never Was"

[@andrejul-christensen8301]

Classic movie 👌

[@MaxPulse1]

Always interesting when we know the result. I think this looks a bit over dramatic from the trailer, but still worth seeing.

[@happyfeet4506]

One of the best movies ever

[@andrewharris3380]

It’ll be better by far.

[@peterjones3557]

Depends how diverse and woke it is!

[@BrahmaDBA]

Now that we are back to Spy Stories, can we have The Honourable Schoolboy or Smiley's People please? Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is hardly enough.

[@68404]

Yes please

[@englishsurvivalguide7482]

Yes yes yes The honorable schoolboy especially, criminally overlooked for thr TV series adaptation (well because of budget concerns actually).

[@dun0790]

I really like the company if you can find it more cold war and the American side but still underrated in my opinion.

[@geecee310]

Immerse yourself in the marvellousness that is the BBC adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and Smiley’s People - with the excellent Alec Guinness.

[@theH0UNDSofD00M]

Why is it taking them so long to make more John Le Carre films out of his novels... I know there's a fair amount already but we need more.

[@millsy1236]

Mr Darcy x2! Sign me up. Looks fab

[@philipsheppard4815]

I'd not even thought about that.

[@sudeeptobasu620]

Great! Adaptation of Ben Macintyre's Fascinating Book. Trailer is Promising...Hope This Movie would be As Good As the 1956 Classic 'The Man Who Never Was'.

[@beckerqueiroz]

So glad they'll give Fleming's OTHER work some recognition, finally! Also: he didn't start his "spy story" until ten years later, but OK.

[@liampowell5014]

We don’t know there isn’t a time jump in the film

[@beckerqueiroz]

@@liampowell5014 True, but he looks young. Fleming looked nothing like his WWII self when he started Casino Royale.

[@lxtechmangood9503]

But he did write this spy story. The operation came from his suggestion/ plan / story so technically its a true statement

[@aussiejed1]

Operation Mincemeat is inspired by the "Trout memo" written by Fleming while he was personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence in 1939. This movie may play with history a little bit and have Fleming more directly involved in the creation of the back story.

[@manwhowasntreallyone]

@@aussiejed1 As much as I love the actor playing him as well as Fleming himself, I'm a little bit disappointed by this. I love a good story but I love historicity even more, in my opinion it's too bad they decided to cheat like this with McIntyre's excellent book and History.

[@johngamba4823]

On one hand, looks great. On the other hand, doesn’t look quite as good as ‘The Man Who Never Was’

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

I agree. ‘The Man Who Never Was’ is one of my favourite war films. Especially like the rogue spy twist. Wonder if they will have that theme running through this film.

[@essexginge9167]

Well this being a true story might help

[@johngamba4823]

@@essexginge9167 I take it you don’t realise that the film I mentioned already portrayed these events?

[@SuperNova-py1ec]

@@essexginge9167 I am not sure what you mean? I suspect they added the spy in the original film for dramatic effect. My concern is that the trailer came across with a fair amount of comedy with too many one liners. The original film had a serious tone to it albeit with perhaps added events such as the enemy spy. Though I suspect spies were very much a concern at the time. Ultimately it was about trying to avoid the deaths of thousands of allied soldiers. They seem to show this in the trailer but it remains to be seen whether this is at the cost of adding comedy as part of the narrative.

[@jmalmsten]

One of those times when a plan sounds so silly it might actually work.

[@alanhutchins5916]

Standard British miltary strategy then.....

[@kiwiruna9077]

A plan so cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a Weasel.

[@stevetheduck1425]

A plan so cunning it's just been made professor of cunning at Cunnigham Univeristy. In Cunninghamshire.

[@alanhutchins5916]

Baldrick: "Don't worry Sir.....I have a cunning plan......"

[@jamesbrice3267]

"I may vomit with you". Perfect Colin Firth.

[@briasand]

I hope hollywood have not done an hollywood on this. The story is fascinating and true and contains more twists than a roller coaster, it does not need any embellishments by an hollywood scriptwriters. But i am not holding my breath.

[@katherinewoolaston9142]

What an amazing cast... 😍 Johnny Flynn 🙌 Can’t wait to see this!!

[@IANREA]

The man who never was, a 1956 film, that is brilliant, great scenes, drama.

[@gringotom242]

This looks promising. About time we had another good British war film.

[@halimaahmed8683]

Matthew Macfadyen!!! Yes plzzz...never quite got over his performance as Mr.Darcy🥰

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

I will enjoy watching though I have to say the best filmed of this type were made between the 1940s and 1960s from a British drama point of view. The modern ones are more cinematic but lack depth in the screenwriting and casting. Just my personal view only.

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

@Hoa Tattis I agree I think it's something the best old actors brought to the screen a kind of distinctive magnetism ...too many today are just bland .....As an example Judi Dench comes to mind as someone who brings some of herself to every role but adds layers of character ....star quality .

[@henrietta9206]

if Colin is involved, I say yes everytime yes..yes. ❤

[@peterestrella2627]

A terrific memorial to the unsung Welsh hero.

[@timphillips9954]

Yep I think he was from Cardiff Peter.

[@MOGGS1942]

@@timphillips9954 Aberbargoed, actually. Doubtless Cardiff will claim him as their own, it's what they do.

[@eadweard.]

Who was the Welsh hero?

[@peterestrella2627]

@@eadweard. the marine officer used as a decoy.

[@eadweard.]

@@peterestrella2627 The corpse? He wasn't actually in the military. That was just part of the ruse. Really he was just some homeless pisshead they'd found dead in an abandoned building.

[@loumiehao310]

thanks mrballen

[@oliverhemmings1978]

So glad they made this into a film! I watched a documentary about it years ago and immediately could imagine it as a brilliant film.

[@dek123]

See “The man who never was”

[@Goodiesfanful]

It was made into a 1956 movie, "The Man Who Never Was". Good thing they did a second movie, one that could reveal the name of the corpse and his grave updated to match.

[@rosierennie5867]

Oh... OHHHHH.... Colin Firth, Matthew McFadyen AND Jason Isaacs? Yes. I have to watch this film 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@orangeboom6602]

This is one of my fave war stories. Been looking forward to the film so much 😀😀

[@eck2x]

Two Mr Darcys in one movie!! I love, love, love it most ardently!

[@chaitanyarao5546]

Learnt about this from Tom Scott, fairly surprised to see this being made into a movie but I am looking forward to seeing it.

[@craigholmes6387]

Don't let the trailer fool you, there is hardly any comedy in this film at all! That said, it is still worth a watch.

[@jifys]

can't wait to see double darcy and a knightley in one frame !

[@workaholic1076]

I've waited years for this, ever since Ben McIntyre first published his book of the same name. Having 'The Man That Never Was' I realise how inaccurate the original film was, but when that was made in 1956 so much of the information was still classified. I've been wondering why I haven't seen it advertised yet and have just found out that it's been put back AGAIN to 22nd April 2022. I can't wait any longer!

[@Lorscia]

As an Italian, I am deeply interested to the events featured in this movie that lead to Operation Husky, the beginning of the liberation of my country from the grip of a fascist regime.

[@thecommentaryking]

Don't set your hopes too high. It's already enough that they mentioned Italy.

[@RadX_98]

"Liberazione"

[@thecommentaryking]

@@thomasmouty1879 You say that as no one else did it before. The Italian's allegiance is to their country first and then to their allies, horrible allies I might add. Getting bombed to pieces for two mad dictators' visions is something few will do. Also, Lorscia said only that Operation Husky begun the liberation of Italy, there's no mention of the Italians there

[@thecommentaryking]

@@thomasmouty1879 Hitler was elected by the Germans, not the Italians. While Mussolini wasn't elected at all, he took power, his blackshirts marched on Rome and in the general fear of a civil war he was nominated prime minister. Position that he used to get rid of the rest of the parties. You are the only one playing the blame game, considering how much you try to twist history to fill a bias. The Italians weren't fascist, few of them actually were, it was just another government that was in power and that what was the majority of the population (ie poor farmers) didn't know what it did nor what were its policies. Italy allied with Germany only in 1938, after a lot of reluctance from Mussolini and with discontent in many high ranking fascist and the general population. Germany wasn't a liked ally, much less during the war. "Invaded few countries (and failed)", with the exception of Greece and Egypt (that actually was protected by the British) what countries Italy failed to invade? I'll wait. "When the war started to be lost" actually it was only when the Allies where on the doorsteps of the Italian mainland that the new Italian government decided that complete destruction was not worth it, so in september 1943 they SURRENDERED with ghe Armistice of Cassibile that mind you and every other ignorant that gets it wrong, was just a surrender that didn't put the Italians in the Allied camp, and to be right Italy never became a member of the Allies. I just find just ignant that you judge others countries history with such little knowledge, and then blame everything on "pOlItIcAl cOrReCtNeSs"

[@1daveyp]

@@thomasmouty1879 Interesting you mentioned the French, at least the Italians changed sides the right way...

[@joefarr3304]

I've a feeling this won't be as good as the original - 1956 the man who never was. Are we that hard up for new material for films.

[@stevegrim]

It will have to be very good to be better than "The Man Who Never Was" 1956. From the trailer I'm not sure it is.

[@paddymcnamara9147]

That was a wonderful film with some great performances, still a wonderful version. Sometimes the new version is better sometimes not, we'll have to wait and see!

[@darson100]

Maybe yes, maybe no, but I'll certainly be watching it nonetheless.

[@MOGGS1942]

The 1956 film had Gloria Grahame and Stephen Boyd in the cast. Need I say more. Clifton Webb, of course.

[@latch9781]

I'd say that Operation Fortitude was a far larger and more important deception, but this was still pure genius

[@0katmandude0]

it's a remake of a very moving movie : "the man who ever was" a truely epic film. I'd encourage you to go see it.

[@LordEriolTolkien]

which was in turn based on the book of the same name.

[@0katmandude0]

@@LordEriolTolkien I didnt know that bit of triva. was the book closer to the reality of operation Mincemeat?

[@Aaronsmith24]

@@LordEriolTolkien You're Wrong! the book came in 2010 and the film was released in 1956. Please do your homework before correcting someone.

[@steveNCB7754]

Yes, a British film classic and apparently pretty true to the actual story, apart from the bit involving the IRA spy character, played by Stephen Boyd, checking up on the authenticity of the ‘Man’ via his supposed girlfriend.

[@0katmandude0]

@@Aaronsmith24 so the film from 1956 is the basis for everything then? Brilliant piece of movie by the way , proper thrilling spy movie with out the need for explosions and violence. Brillant acting , propre tension and a very moving one at that too.

[@APRILtheCowardlyGamer]

2 Mr. Darcy’s in one movie! I cannot!😍😍😍

[@LemonTee]

We're missing cumberbatch in this movie and it'll be perfect

[@rvowles99]

how do you know he doesn't play the dead man?

[@CriticalPopcorn]

He's always there somewhere, UK war films are no longer allowed to be made without a little bit of Benedict Cumberbundingditch.

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

I heard Christian Bale was playing the corpse. He was dead for 3 months before filming started, to prepare for the role.

[@pebo8306]

@@attackpatterndelta8949 LOL!

[@DancinPapermoon]

Omg Jason Isaacs, Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen together AND in a uniform! (Drooling mercilessly)

[@preeves915]

The book by Ben Macintyre is excellent.

[@slharbron]

Read the original book by Ewen Montagu, one of the planners of the operation. It does exclude several key pieces if information, as they were still covered by the Official Secrets Act, at the time of writing.

[@Mk2Brett]

There is already a movie about this "The Man Who Never Was" and i recommend it to anyone who wants to see this.

[@makara80]

I had high expectations for this film when it was announced, hoping that the constraints imposed by it’s factually documented premise might just spare it from being undermined by the near-mandatory ‘modern concessions’ that ruin so much of cinema these days. Judging by the trailer at least my hopes might just have been realised! Looking forward to watching this one in the cinema….I say that so rarely these days. :(

[@alalalala57]

@lati long Hindsight is 20-20.

[@makara80]

@@stevenclark9987 Sadly we won’t escape completely unscathed though Steve as the trailer does hint at some rather speculative ‘artistic’ embellishment with one of the secretaries seemingly _demanding_ a pseudo partnership (from her _superior_ officer no less, as you do!) with him to bring ‘Mincemeat to fruition! ;) Hardly a deal breaker in itself though - especially as my interpretation of the scene may well prove incorrect. Still, I’m fully expecting the secretarial contribution of the operation to be artificially ‘beefed up’ in order to appease modern, ideologically-compromised critics. ;)

[@makara80]

@@stevenclark9987 Indeed, and on a related note if you want a real laugh over how farcical this sort of thing can be check out the 2018 film Hurricane (I _think_ it’s that film, not 100% sure admittedly). If it is that film then it features a wonderful scene in which a lowly member of the women’s auxiliary service audaciously _dictates air combat tactics/strategies_ (!) to a senior RAF officer! …Coming to cinemas in 2022: Chindit Queen! _Based_ on a true story (which means it can still be utter fiction yet still be presented as moderately true) ‘Queen tells of Roz, a humble nurse with a trendy buzzcut who encounters _Orde Wingate_ in India one day and tells him all about her advanced theories on jungle warfare! The chronically inept Wingate is awed by her far superior genius and, suitably inspired, he forms the legendary Chindits with which to strike effectively behind Japanese lines just as she told him to… ….urgh, I can almost envisage such a film being made in this day and age. :(

[@sistagalsistagal8136]

Makara80. Awesome writing. You should write a book!

[@lw3646]

Saw it today, it's very good in terms of the main story, though a couple of subplots does slow down the pacing. Casting, production design and cinematography also very good.

[@syko297]

1917, Munich: The Edge of War, now this, what a great time to be alive

[@sophiefrankis9476]

This is my favourite war time story and I'm so glad this is being turned into a movie.

[@derwindhund116]

This is a remake, the film The Man that Never Was, it was made in 1956 and is the same story.

[@sallybilzon3507]

@@derwindhund116 Thanks, Martin. I have been wracking my brain to try and remember the title.

[@NRTSean]

Not a remake but the telling of the same story with the full facts...

[@MOGGS1942]

@@derwindhund116 John Mills not in it.

[@derwindhund116]

@@MOGGS1942 You're absolutely right, I was thinking of the film, I was Montys double, I've edited my original comment.

[@pectenmaximus231]

I really hope this is a worthy remake. Such a good film.

[@Matt-rq3bu]

Totally gonna be watching this, a mostly unknown operation which actually happened finally told in a movie.

[@enzannometsuke8812]

except it has been told in a movie... in 1956 lol

[@melanierhianna]

Finally told in a movie, AGAIN. "The man who never was" 1956

[@nicholasreid1836]

"Mostly unknown" by people who don't read much. It was the subject of the 1956 film "The Man Who Never Was".

[@dale3852]

How refreshing to see not a cape or flying person anywhere..! Can’t wait

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I never knew our grand plan to beat Italy was organised by Beria and Zhukov, those Russians really do get about

[@heathereast8767]

Looks like a really good re make Of The Man Who Never Was with i think had Sir John Mills What a cast this one has elite British actors actresses looking forward to this big time .

[@wynwilliams6977]

great film that.

[@alexmathieson9556]

The actor in the original was Clifton webb

[@poruatokin]

At the time "The Man That Never Was" was filmed, they had very little solid knowledge of the facts, only rumors since it was all covered by the official secrets act.

[@heathereast8767]

@@alexmathieson9556 Thank you my hubby corrected me too as it's his favourite film

[@prenseslerrr]

Both Darcys are together ! Great actors !!!

[@HisameArtwork]

What are Zhukov and Beria doing the british army? XD

[@tbalmer1207]

Right, what's a war hero got to do to get some lubrication .

[@HisameArtwork]

@@tbalmer1207 😂

[@MrJimheeren]

finally a movie about Mincemeat. About bloody time

[@GeorgHaeder]

There was already one made back in the 1950's, it's a very good movie about the subject too. "The Man Who Never Was", I highly recommend it.

[@jespersichlau4343]

Me: "Okay, this trailer actually looks--" Trailer: "--In God's name Fleming, what are you writing?" Me: "Come again now?!"

[@legorooj]

Ian Fleming did actually work in Naval Intelligence during the war and was, at the time of Operation Mincemeat, the personal assistant of the head of NID (Naval Intelligence Division), Rear Admiral John Godfrey (played here by Jason Isaacs), who wrote the memo which inspired the operation, and whom it is said also inspired the personality of M in Fleming's Bond books. Fleming didn't actually start writing the Bond books till after the war, but he drew massively on his experiences during it, so him writing stories he never actually published during the war actually makes a lot of sense.

[@oskrm]

Fleming, Ian Fleming

[@Aninkovsky]

Reading this story in one of my own first WW2 History book during high school. And now they brought this into the screen. Awesome job, awesome job...

[@lindylou6864]

You learn about something other than the Tudors? Amazing(!)

[@michaelapowell1281]

Anyone else see this and think of Tom Scott's video?

[@stevenrowlands7731]

I often drive past the memorial of this man in Bargoed (south wales) and every time I salute what this man did for the war.

[@danielw8219]

Do you think we’ll see British and Canadian forces landing on Sicily or just American

[@tb8448]

British War/Drama movies are best in the world👏👏👏👏

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

I'm almost guaranteed to go to the cinema to watch this having read Ben Macintyre's book twice, yes, I'm British so can say that instead of 'two times', which brings me to my point and that is I hope they [the American funders pandering to certain audiences] don't lose the very Britishness that made the story so unbelievably epic.

[@ayabouchareb6791]

Matthew Mcfayden and Colin Firth 😍😍

[@CaptainDarling2020]

Nice to see some realistic casting for once! Suspension of disbelief is alive in this film at least!

[@soniagallina1071]

Questi film mi piaciono perche' mi danno la possibilita' di conoscere la storia......inoltre bravi gli attori che aggiungono il piacere di seguire lo spettacolo!

[@chrismurphy2420]

The guy who’s body they used had such a tragic, poverty-stricken life, I’m glad people will finally get to see his contribution to the freedom of the western world.

[@rotyler2177]

Tore up when I saw the end scene with the title 'Major'.

[@andmos1001]

When a dead body is more pressured then thousands of men

[@baggy248]

I read this book Operation Mincemeat written by Ben MacIntyre. Brilliant book

[@garyphillips3406]

Or just watch the B&W movie "The man who never was" which tells this story.

[@heartt4444]

Colin Firth n Matthew Macfadyen. Mr Darcy 1995 vs Mr Darcy 2005. How cool!

[@katherinebertram3551]

The musical >>>

[@sheeesh9061]

Do you know the music that played at the beginning?

[@happyfeet4506]

I'm hoping this sticks to the real storyline and not made up dramatics purely for the cinema. This is an amazing true story. Just one of the amazing true story's that the British accomplished in ww2

[@RandomStuff-he7lu]

They put so many lies around this event for decades after the war that even a lot of historians fall for the cover stories to cover up the cover stories. So...... wonder how well the script writers did.

[@tbalmer1207]

@@RandomStuff-he7lu people always say how unrealistically the film 300 is to actual events that happened. But knowing a little about Spartan culture it's probably exactly how they would tell the story. So it's both accurate and in accurate at the same time. Hope they go that way with this within reason.

[@krashd]

Since this is based on a book don't count on accuracy, if they wanted accuracy it would be based on the actual event and not a book someone wrote about said event.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

British Actors make even action films cute and cozy.

[@cryonixpod365]

Thanks for showing us the whole movie.

[@eliaspeter7689]

You can't really stay spoiler free in a historical event. I've just read about the real story, is that spoiling the film? (:

[@Pompeyrod]

It’s about time we had a film about the British in WWII, I think this may be the first one ever made? I can’t think of any?

[@Pompeyrod]

@Talentless Mr. Ripley name one! 🤣

[@Pompeyrod]

@Talentless Mr. Ripley I guess you didn’t get the joke 🙃

[@htth613]

The Vortex - Eighty Percent by Church Militant.

[@thepoliticalman1146]

Sarcasm at peak

[@thepoliticalman1146]

@@htth613 What ?

[@daveharris5914]

been reading this on history books and websites. can't wait to watch this in film

[@cr6911]

I've watched the originally film several times (which is excellent) and I'm familiar with the real story so it will interesting to see if there are any "Hollywood" type embellishments.

[@wfp9378]

I am already cringing. The original movie is excellent.

[@bzakie2]

The original had a lot of made up stuff in it though due to the official secrets act preventing the facts being disclosed.

[@glendalerosal3198]

It worked pretty well. The Nazis do believed that the Allies would focus its forces in Greece and not in Italy

[@bradgolding6847]

I remember the original movie, "The Man Who Never Was!" Yes, I'm that old.

[@kgribble9412]

Great film.

[@tsubasayohashire5599]

Darcy : I may vomit Darcy : I may vomit with you

[@logicerrormusic]

Holy cow they actually made a movie about the biggest prank ever achieved by mankind

[@jonathancauldwell9822]

There were many pranks in WW2. For example, the British and Norwegians conspired to lace Nazi U-boat crews' supplies of tinned sardines with croton oil, a very powerful laxative with "explosive" consequences. The submarines had to come close to the surface before the toilets would flush, where they could then be spotted by planes. One U-boat even sank because of an incorrectly flushed toilet

[@ac1dflare937]

@@jonathancauldwell9822 My personal favourites include making Nazi scientists try to recreate our "Stealth" Paint for subs for 18 months by fake leaking positions of our Subs and they could never find them! as well as the classic Carrots to see in the dark to hide the fact we used radar to fly at night. There are countless others.

[@ac1dflare937]

I would argue the greatest prank of all time was the Fake army and invasion plans for D-day which included the I would argue the greatest allied hero to never be mentioned Wilhelm Canaris head on german military intelligence who tricked the nazis so many times its rediculous. He is the reson all nazi spys were caught he even sent some over with 2 foot german sausages in their packs ( like the english do) as well as ensuring they had terrible english and many more. He was Executed in 1945 in a concentration camp

[@1969Kismet]

When have the trailers become so long? It's like watching what could very well be the best parts of a film.

[@buzzlightyear7752]

I have read the story a few year back. I was fascinated by the idea of bringing pure fiction like idea into war field n actually got successful. PS: Ian Flemming was behind the real life script of this Operation Mincemeat. Then he brought Mr Bond to us..!! 😁 And this trailer gives away too much of story. Why would they do that?