The King Who Fooled Hitler (2019)
In a tale of double agents and decoys, this documentary reveals, for the first time, the story of King George VI's elaborate ruse to divert German attention away from the Normandy landings in 1944.
Director: Paul Elston
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: May 5, 2019
Cast
- Helen McCrory - Narrator (voice)
- Richard J. Aldrich - Self - University of Warwick
- Rory Cormac - Self - Associate Professor, Nottingham University
- King George VI of the United Kingdom - Self (archive footage)
- Neville Chamberlain - Self (archive footage)
- Winston Churchill - Self (archive footage)
- Caroline Erskine - Self - Daughter of Sir Alan Lascelles
- Adolf Hitler - Self - Führer und Reichskanzler (archive footage)
- Dwight D. Eisenhower - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Chris Vile
Editing: Garry Crystal
Production: Brave New Media
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii
More Films by Director: Paul Elston
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The King Who Fooled Hitler about?
- In a tale of double agents and decoys, this documentary reveals, for the first time, the story of King George VI's elaborate ruse to divert German attention away from the Normandy landings in 1944.
- Who directed The King Who Fooled Hitler?
- The King Who Fooled Hitler was directed by Paul Elston.
- Who stars in The King Who Fooled Hitler?
- The King Who Fooled Hitler stars Helen McCrory, Richard J. Aldrich, Rory Cormac, King George VI of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill.
- How long is The King Who Fooled Hitler?
- The King Who Fooled Hitler has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is The King Who Fooled Hitler?
- The King Who Fooled Hitler is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was The King Who Fooled Hitler produced?
- The King Who Fooled Hitler was produced in United Kingdom.