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Fooling Hitler (2004)

Movie ★ 9.0 90 min

The incredible true story of how a bunch of writers, artists, set designers, and back room technicians pooled their talents in order to outwit the German High Command and fool Hitler. Espionage, counterespionage, decoy airfields, inflatable tanks, guns, and soldiers are all deployed in the run up to D-Day to create a massive diversion and the strongest possible indication that the landings will be in Calais rather than Normandy. A whole invisible army is conjured up: FUSAG, the First US Army Group. Major General Patton is placed in charge of this army, such is its importance he is detained in Britain for several weeks after the Normandy landings in order to successfully convince Hitler that a second and larger set of landings will be staged in Calais.

Philip Smith Director Philip Smith Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 24, 2004
Runtime
90 min
Budget
$1.2M
IMDb
tt0424096
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Tiger Aspect

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fooling Hitler about?
The incredible true story of how a bunch of writers, artists, set designers, and back room technicians pooled their talents in order to outwit the German High Command and fool Hitler. Espionage, counterespionage, decoy airfields, inflatable tanks, guns, and soldiers are all deployed in the run up to D-Day to create a massive diversion and the strongest possible indication that the landings will be in Calais rather than Normandy. A whole invisible army is conjured up: FUSAG, the First US Army Group. Major General Patton is placed in charge of this army, such is its importance he is detained in Britain for several weeks after the Normandy landings in order to successfully convince Hitler that a second and larger set of landings will be staged in Calais.
Who directed Fooling Hitler?
Fooling Hitler was directed by Philip Smith.
Who stars in Fooling Hitler?
Fooling Hitler stars Jason Durr, Howard Attfield, Grant Burgin, Dorian Healy.
When was Fooling Hitler released?
Fooling Hitler is a 2004 history, war, drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Fooling Hitler?
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