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The Counterfeit Traitor

  • 1962
  • Approved
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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The Counterfeit Traitor (1962)
DramaHistoryThrillerWar

Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.

  • Director
    • George Seaton
  • Writers
    • Alexander Klein
    • George Seaton
  • Stars
    • William Holden
    • Lilli Palmer
    • Hugh Griffith
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George Seaton
    • Writers
      • Alexander Klein
      • George Seaton
    • Stars
      • William Holden
      • Lilli Palmer
      • Hugh Griffith
    • 47User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Eric Erickson
    Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer
    • Frau Marianne Möllendorf
    Hugh Griffith
    Hugh Griffith
    • Collins
    Carl Raddatz
    Carl Raddatz
    • Otto Holtz
    Ernst Schröder
    • Baron Gerhard von Oldenburg
    Charles Regnier
    Charles Regnier
    • Wilhelm Kortner
    Ingrid van Bergen
    Ingrid van Bergen
    • Hulda Windler
    Wolfgang Preiss
    Wolfgang Preiss
    • Col. Nordoff
    Werner Peters
    Werner Peters
    • Bruno Ulrich
    Erica Beer
    Erica Beer
    • Klara Holtz
    Stefan Schnabel
    Stefan Schnabel
    • Gestapo Agent at Funeral
    Klaus Kinski
    Klaus Kinski
    • Kindler
    Erik Schumann
    Erik Schumann
    • Nazi Gunboat Officer
    • (as Erik Schuman)
    Poul Reichhardt
    Poul Reichhardt
    • Fishing Boat Skipper
    John Wittig
    • Sven
    Louis Miehe-Renard
    • Poul
    Kai Holm
    • Gunnar
    Jens Østerholm
    • Lars
    • Director
      • George Seaton
    • Writers
      • Alexander Klein
      • George Seaton
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    • Trivia
      The German spy for the OSS, Frau Marianne Möllendorf in the movie, was a real person whom Erickson fell in love with. Her real name was Anne-Maria Freudenreich. The Swedish national archives in Stockholm have photographs and letters Erickson received from her.
    • Goofs
      When Erickson goes to the "red light" district in Hamburg to make his contact with the underground, the street is ablaze with light from the windows and street lamps, something that would never have been seen in wartime, when blackout precautions were rigidly imposed - particularly in a city like Hamburg, which was a routine and consistent target of Allied bombers.
    • Quotes

      Eric Erickson: How does a person get to be so cold-blooded?

      Collins: Watching German planes bomb London helps *enormously*!

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits classify the cast members by country.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Marianna
      Music by Alfred Newman
      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

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    Masterpiece!

    I never tire of watching this great WWII spy/romance film. In my opinion, it is the single greatest World War II spy film ever made. It truly captures the danger, uneasiness, and on-the-edge drama of the life of a spy. William Holden is brilliant as Eric Erickson, the reluctant spy, and his story totally captivates us. It makes one wonder how many other stories like this one occurred during the war. The scene where the character of Hans Holtz (young Nazi boy who wants to turn Erickson in to the authorities) is truly riveting. When the film is over you wish there were more. If anyone can tell me the titles of any similar films, I would appreciate it. William Holden has to be the greatest actor of his generation!
    • Bluetrain67
    • Aug 13, 2004
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    • Release date
      • July 2, 1962 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Danish
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Lazni izdajnik
    • Filming locations
      • West Berlin, Berlin, Germany
    • Production company
      • Perlberg-Seaton Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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