The Counterfeit Traitor
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Synopsis
Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.
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The Counterfeit Traitor (1962) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-26
Top Cast
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William Holden
Eric Erickson
Lilli Palmer
Ms. Marianne Möllendorf
Hugh Griffith
Collins
Carl Raddatz
Otto Holtz
Ernst Schröder
Baron Gerhard von Oldenburg
Charles Regnier
Wilhelm Kortner
Ingrid van Bergen
Hulda Windler
Wolfgang Preiss
Colonel Nordoff
Werner Peters
Bruno Ulrich
Erica Beer
Klara Holtz
Stefan Schnabel
Gestapo agent at funeral
Klaus Kinski
Kindler
Erik Schumann
Nazi Gunboat Officer
Poul Reichhardt
Fishing Boat Skipper
John Wittig
Sven
Louis Miehe-Renard
Poul
Kai Holm
Gunnar
Jens Østerholm
Lars
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 19, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Grenzbach, George Seaton, Alexander Klein
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Counterfeit Traitor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Perlsea Company, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
Charles Grenzbach, George Seaton, Alexander Klein
Alfred Newman
Jean Bourgoin
Alma Macrorie
William Perlberg, George Seaton
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
George Seaton
Writer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Alma Macrorie
Editor
William Perlberg
Producer
George Seaton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Counterfeit Traitor
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What is The Counterfeit Traitor about?
Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.
Who directed The Counterfeit Traitor?
The Counterfeit Traitor was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in The Counterfeit Traitor?
The principal cast of The Counterfeit Traitor includes William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz, Ernst Schröder.
When was The Counterfeit Traitor released and how long is it?
The Counterfeit Traitor was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Counterfeit Traitor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Counterfeit Traitor was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Counterfeit Traitor based on a book or true story?
The Counterfeit Traitor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Klein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Counterfeit Traitor?
The Counterfeit Traitor holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).