The Counterfeit Plan
“The Whole Savage Story of the $100,000,000 Counterfeit Ring!”
Synopsis
An escaped murderer flees France to England, where he forces an ex-forger, now established as a reputable estate owner, and the forger's daughter who knew nothing of his past, to counterfeit 5-pound notes for mass distribution around the countryside.
Top Cast
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Zachary Scott
Max Brant
Mervyn Johns
Louie Bernard
Peggie Castle
Carole Bernard
Lee Patterson
Duke
Sydney Tafler
Harry Flint
David Lodge
Sam Watson
Mark Bellamy
Vik
Robert Arden
Bob Fenton
Chili Bouchier
Gerta
Eric Pohlmann
Frank Wandelman
Aubrey Dexter
Joe Lepton
John Welsh
Police Inspector Grant
Bernard Fox
Detective Sergeant
Michael Kent
Bank Manager
Basil Dignam
Police Commissioner
Carl Conway
Driver
Ivan Pullis
Driver's Mate
Anthony Baird
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- James Eastwood
- Original Title
- The Counterfeit Plan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
James Eastwood
Phil Grindrod
Geoffrey Muller
Richard Gordon, Alec C. Snowden
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Director
James Eastwood
Screenplay
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
Alec C. Snowden
Producer
Phil Grindrod
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Counterfeit Plan
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What is The Counterfeit Plan about?
An escaped murderer flees France to England, where he forces an ex-forger, now established as a reputable estate owner, and the forger's daughter who knew nothing of his past, to counterfeit 5-pound notes for mass distribution around the countryside.
Who directed The Counterfeit Plan?
The Counterfeit Plan was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in The Counterfeit Plan?
The principal cast of The Counterfeit Plan includes Zachary Scott, Mervyn Johns, Peggie Castle, Lee Patterson, Sydney Tafler.
When was The Counterfeit Plan released and how long is it?
The Counterfeit Plan was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Counterfeit Plan?
The Counterfeit Plan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).