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      • Yes. The covert organization in the movie is loosely based on the true story of the British Army's No. 62 Commando, also known as the Small Scale Raiding Force (SSRF), which was founded by Major Gus March-Phillips (portrayed by Henry Cavill in the film).
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  3. Apr 19, 2024 · Is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare based on a book? Yes. The movie is based on Damien Lewis' 2014 book Churchill's Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperados of World War II, which is based on Britain's covert unit known as the Special Operations Executive (SOE) that conducted operations during WWII. Guy ...

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  5. Aug 17, 2020 · The working title was better: “Operation Starlift.” It was actually a thing, too. According to The San Francisco Examiner , Nov. 22, 1950, it began with gossip columnist Louella Parsons, who organized the transport of Hollywood stars on an Air Force C-47 to Travis Air Force Base north of San Francisco to entertain troops who were wounded in ...

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    Starlift (a.k.a. Operation Starlift) is a 1951 American musical film released by Warner Bros. starring Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Virginia Mayo, Dick Wesson, and Ruth Roman. It was directed by Roy Del Ruth and written by John D. Klorer and Karl Kamb, from a story by Klorer.

  7. Apr 19, 2024 · ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’: Here’s the True Story of Operation Postmaster. Yes, Guy Ritchie’s film is based on real events – but they went a little differently. Lionsgate

  8. Jul 3, 2024 · Learn about movies based on World War 2 missions with our list containing 14 of the best WWII movies based on true stories.