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The Counterfeit Plan
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The Counterfeit Plan

1957-01-01 · 80 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Montgomery Tully
Production companies
Merton Park Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Zachary ScottZachary ScottMax Brant
Mervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsLouie Bernard
Peggie CastlePeggie CastleCarole Bernard
Lee PattersonLee PattersonDuke
Sydney TaflerSydney TaflerHarry Flint
David LodgeDavid LodgeSam Watson
Mark BellamyVik
Robert ArdenRobert ArdenBob Fenton
Chili BouchierChili BouchierGerta
Eric PohlmannEric PohlmannFrank Wandelman
Aubrey DexterAubrey DexterJoe Lepton
John WelshJohn WelshPolice Inspector Grant
Bernard FoxBernard FoxDetective Sergeant
Michael KentBank Manager
Basil DignamBasil DignamPolice Commissioner
Carl ConwayDriver
Ivan PullisDriver's Mate
Anthony BairdAnthony BairdPolice Officer
Priscilla OgierHotel Maid
Jack DoyleRacketeer

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