

The Great Impersonation
1942-12-18 · 70 min · ★ 6.4
An Englishman kills a German look-alike and poses as a Nazi spy in London.
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- Directors
- John Rawlins
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ralph BellamySir Edward Dominey / Baron Leopold von Ragenstein
Evelyn AnkersLady Muriel Dominey
Aubrey MatherSir Ronald Clayfair
Edward NorrisCapt. Francois Bardinet
Kaaren VerneBaroness Stephanie Idenbraum
Henry DaniellFrederick Seamon
Ludwig StösselDr. Schmidt
Mary ForbesLady Leslie Clayfair
Rex EvansSir Tristram
Charles ColemanMangan
Rudolph AndersKarl Hofmann
Frederick VogedingCol. Stengel
Marcelle CordayFrench Woman
Yvette DuguayFrench ChildTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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