Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies (2012)

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The story of D-Day has been told from the point of view of the soldiers who fought in it, the tacticians who planned it and the generals who led it. But that epic event in world history has never been told before through the perspective of the strange handful of spies who made it possible. D-Day was a great victory of arms, a tactical coup, and a moral crusade. But it was also a triumph for espionage, deceit, and thinking of the most twisted sort. Following on from his hugely successful BBC Two documentaries, Operation Mincemeat and Double Agent: The Eddie Chapman Story (Agent Zigzag), writer and presenter Ben Macintyre returns to the small screen to bring to life his third best-selling book - Double Cross The True Story of the D-Day Spies. Macintyre reveals the gripping true story of five of the double agents who helped to make D-day such a success.

Director: Matthew Whiteman
Genre: War, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Mark Wolf
Editing: Anton Short
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Matthew Whiteman
More Films in Genre: War, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies about?
The story of D-Day has been told from the point of view of the soldiers who fought in it, the tacticians who planned it and the generals who led it. But that epic event in world history has never been told before through the perspective of the strange handful of spies who made it possible. D-Day was a great victory of arms, a tactical coup, and a moral crusade. But it was also a triumph for espionage, deceit, and thinking of the most twisted sort. Following on from his hugely successful BBC Two documentaries, Operation Mincemeat and Double Agent: The Eddie Chapman Story (Agent Zigzag), writer and presenter Ben Macintyre returns to the small screen to bring to life his third best-selling book - Double Cross The True Story of the D-Day Spies. Macintyre reveals the gripping true story of five of the double agents who helped to make D-day such a success.
Who directed Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies?
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies was directed by Matthew Whiteman.
Who stars in Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies?
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies stars Ben Macintyre, Tuppence Middleton.
How long is Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies?
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies?
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies is a War, Documentary film.
Where was Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies produced?
Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies was produced in United Kingdom.