Colin Firth plays Ewen Montagu, Matthew Macfadyen plays Charles Cholmondeley and Kelly Macdonald plays Jean Leslie in the 2021 war drama Operation Mincemeat.
Main cast
- Ewen MontaguColin FirthMain
- Charles CholmondeleyMatthew MacfadyenMain
- Jean LeslieKelly MacdonaldMain
- Iris MontaguPenelope WiltonMain
- Hester LeggettLalor RoddyMain
Supporting cast
- Rear Admiral John GodfreyJason IsaacsSupp
- Ian FlemingJohnny FlynnSupp
- Bentley PurchaseSimon Russell BealeSupp
- Mr. Montagu (Ewen’s father)Nicholas FarrellSupp
- Patricia Montagu (Ewen’s mother)Ellena HyamsSupp
- Lady Montagu (Ewen’s wife)Hattie MorahanSupp
Guest & voice
- Patsy BendallImogen DainesGuest
- PW 1/2/3Tommy Ball, Oli Billington, Harry FoadGuest
- The ChiefJonathan ArisGuest
- Nurse in MincemeatLeonna S. BowlesGuest
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About this cast
Operation Mincemeat is a 2021 British war drama based on the true Second World War deception plan. It follows two intelligence officers who devise a scheme to plant a corpse with false documents to mislead the Nazis about the Allied invasion of Sicily.
FAQs
Who plays Ewen Montagu in Operation Mincemeat?
Colin Firth plays the intelligence officer Ewen Montagu.
Is Operation Mincemeat based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real Second World War deception operation of the same name, as detailed in the book by Ben Macintyre.
Who plays Ian Fleming in the film?
Johnny Flynn plays Ian Fleming, who was a naval intelligence officer at the time and later created James Bond.
What role does Matthew Macfadyen play?
Matthew Macfadyen plays Charles Cholmondeley, Montagu’s fellow officer and co-creator of the Mincemeat plan.
Where was Operation Mincemeat filmed?
The film was shot primarily in the UK, with locations including London, Liverpool, and the south coast of England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026