Bernard L. Montgomery

Acting

Bernard L. Montgomery

Born November 17, 1887

Died March 24, 1976 · aged 88

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, DL (17 November 1887 – 24 March 1976), nicknamed "Monty", was a senior British Army officer who served in the First World War, the Irish War of Independence and the Second World War.

Known For

The Red Ball ExpressThe Red Ball Express · 1952
The Red Ball Express
6.01952
MovieActionDrama
August 1944: proceeding with the invasion of France, Patton's Third Army has advanced so far toward Paris that it cannot be supplied. To keep up the momentum, Allied HQ establishes an elite military truck route.
Desert VictoryDesert Victory · 1943
Desert Victory
6.31943
MovieWarDocumentary
A featureless land fit only for war, as the narrator, J. L. Hodson stated in the early scenes: "If war was to be fought then let it begin here". In endless miles of rock-strewn scrub desert, where civilians hardly existed. Desert Victory tells the story of the Allied campaign to drive Germany and Italy from North Africa is analysed, with the major portion of the film examining the battles at El Alamein, including some re-enactment. Won "Best Documentary Feature" at the 16th Academy Awards in 1944.
The Champagne SafariThe Champagne Safari · 1995
The Champagne Safari
7.01995
MovieDocumentary
The story of Charles E. Bedaux, Franco-American industrial efficiency expert, adventurer, and Nazi collaborator. In 1934, he bankrolled a 1,200-mile expedition across northern Canada, supported by an outrageously equipped entourage. Documentary about a wealthy adventurer whose Nazi ties eventually led to charges of treason.
Prins BernhardPrins Bernhard · 2023
Prins Bernhard
8.02023
SeriesDocumentary
Experts and people who knew him attempt to get to the heart of his character. Their stories are visually supported by unique and never-before-seen footage from Bernhard's private collection.
Greatest Events of World War II in ColourGreatest Events of World War II in Colour · 2019
Greatest Events of World War II in Colour
8.02019
SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics
Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of Fame · 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
8.81951
SeriesDrama
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
The Valour and the HorrorThe Valour and the Horror · 1992
The Valour and the Horror
1992
SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics
Mini-series investigating three significant Canadian battles in World War II.

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