Directed by:
Rick BeyerScreenplay:
Rick BeyerComposer:
Matt MarianoCast:
Peter CoyoteVOD (1)
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In June 1944, a secret U.S. Army unit went into action in Normandy. The weapons they deployed were decidedly unusual: hundreds of inflatable tanks and a one-of-a-kind collection of sound effects records. Their mission was to use bluff, deception, and trickery to save lives. Many were artists, some of who would become famous, including a budding fashion designer named Bill Blass. They painted and sketched their way across Europe, creating a unique visual record of their journey. The story of what these men accomplished was hushed up by the Pentagon for more than forty years. (official distributor synopsis)
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The documentary itself isn't shot in any specific way. It’s simply archival footage, occasionally meaningless, with flying heads thrown in. It must be acknowledged, however, that there are eyewitnesses present, which is good. The presented topic is mainly an interesting example of how it's possible to wage war with large rubber toys.
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