The Counterfeit Killer
“His hot gun works both sides of the fence for a fortune in 'hot' money!”
Synopsis
A Secret Service agent poses as a waterfront hit man to infiltrate a global ring of counterfeiters.
Top Cast
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Jack Lord
Don Owens
Shirley Knight
Angie Peterson
Jack Weston
Randolph Riker
Charles Drake
Dolan
Joseph Wiseman
Rajeski
Don Hanmer
O'Hara
Robert Pine
Ed
George Tyne
George
Cal Bartlett
Reggie
Hans Heyde
Keyser
L.Q. Jones
Hotel Clerk
David Renard
Ambulance Attendant
Nicholas Colasanto
Plainclothesman
Mercedes McCambridge
Frances
Clegg Hoyt
Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Józef Lejtes
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Bochco, Harold Clements
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- The Counterfeit Killer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Morpics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Józef Lejtes
Steven Bochco, Harold Clements
Quincy Jones
John F. Warren, Benjamin H. Kline
Tony Martinelli
Harry Tatelman
Department Leadership Roster
Józef Lejtes
Director
Harry Tatelman
Producer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Jesse Wayne
Stunt Coordinator
Steven Bochco
Writer
Harold Clements
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Counterfeit Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Counterfeit Killer about?
A Secret Service agent poses as a waterfront hit man to infiltrate a global ring of counterfeiters.
Who directed The Counterfeit Killer?
The Counterfeit Killer was directed by Józef Lejtes.
Who stars in The Counterfeit Killer?
The principal cast of The Counterfeit Killer includes Jack Lord, Shirley Knight, Jack Weston, Charles Drake, Joseph Wiseman.
When was The Counterfeit Killer released and how long is it?
The Counterfeit Killer was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Counterfeit Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Counterfeit Killer was composed by Quincy Jones.