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The Man Who Fooled the Nazis

Documentary about a Spanish farmer who, under the code-name Garbo, became a successful double agent and helped make possible the D-Day landings that turned the course of history.

Documentary which catalogues how a Spanish farmer named Juan Pujol became 'Garbo', one of the most successful double agents in history. The British code-named him Garbo for being the 'greatest actor in the world', because of his ability to gain the Third Reich's trust and make possible the successful D-Day landings that turned the course of history.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Director Edmon Roch
Series Editor Nick Fraser

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