The Counterfeit Man
Synopsis
On Jupiter's moon Ganymede, an alien life-form has taken over the body of a human astronaut, creating an almost perfect copy. It then begins the long return journey to Earth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Spenton-Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Nourse, Philip Broadley
- Original Score
- Norman Kay
- Original Title
- The Counterfeit Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Spenton-Foster
Alan Nourse, Philip Broadley
Norman Kay
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
George Spenton-Foster
Director
Irene Shubik
Producer
Norman Kay
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Counterfeit Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Counterfeit Man about?
On Jupiter's moon Ganymede, an alien life-form has taken over the body of a human astronaut, creating an almost perfect copy. It then begins the long return journey to Earth.
Who directed The Counterfeit Man?
The Counterfeit Man was directed by George Spenton-Foster.
Who stars in The Counterfeit Man?
The principal cast of The Counterfeit Man includes Alexander Davion, David Hemmings, Charles Tingwell, Peter Fraser, Tony Wager.
When was The Counterfeit Man released and how long is it?
The Counterfeit Man was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Counterfeit Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Counterfeit Man was composed by Norman Kay.