The best Ronald Adam’s history movies

Ronald Adam

Ronald Adam

31/12/1896- 27/03/1979
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The Man Who Never Was

The Man Who Never Was
7.4/10
The true story of a British effort to trick the Germans into weakening Sicily's defenses before the 1943 attack. A dead soldier is dressed as a British officer and outfitted with faked papers showing that the Allies were intending to invade occupied Greece. His body is put into the sea where it will ultimately drift ashore and the papers be passed along to German Intelligence.

Under Capricorn

Under Capricorn
6.2/10
In 1831, Irishman Charles Adare travels to Australia to start a new life with the help of his cousin who has just been appointed governor. When he arrives he meets powerful landowner and ex-convict, Sam Flusky, who wants to do a business deal with him. Whilst attending a dinner party at Flusky's house, Charles meets Flusky's wife Henrietta who he had known as a child back in Ireland. Henrietta is an alcoholic and seems to be on the verge of madness.

Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky
7.2/10
  • Genre: DramaHistoryWar
  • Release: 05/07/1956
  • Character: Air Vice-Marshal Leigh-Mallory
The true story of airman Douglas Bader who overcame the loss of both legs in a 1931 flying accident to become a successful fighter pilot and wing leader during World War II.

Bonnie Prince Charlie

Bonnie Prince Charlie
5.2/10
  • Genre: DramaHistory
  • Release: 25/10/1948
  • Character: Macleod
The Pretender lands on Scottish shores and attempts to claim the crown.

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