The Fake (1953): reparto, argumento y streaming
1953 · Película · ★ 5.4
Released in 1953, The Fake is a drama and crimen film directed by Godfrey Grayson, running about 80 minutes. “A RACKET'S A RACKET ...and A MURDER IS A MURDER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Someone is stealing priceless paintings from the great museums of the world and replacing them with nearly flawless forgeries. Leonardo da Vinci's "Madonna and Child" is being shipped to London's Tate Gallery for a special exhibition, and Paul Mitchell is assigned to protect it. Upon the painting's arrival, Paul realizes it has been switched. Eager to collect the museum's $50,000 reward, he teams up with Mary Mason, a Tate employee, to recover the original.
Who’s in it. The Fake stars Dennis O'Keefe as Paul Mitchell, Coleen Gray as Mary Mason, Hugh Williams as Sir Richard Aldingham and Guy Middleton as Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Fake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fake tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch The Fake (1953)?
- In Estados Unidos, The Fake is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fake worth watching?
- The Fake holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crimen. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fake?
- The Fake stars Dennis O'Keefe, Coleen Gray, Hugh Williams, Guy Middleton and John Laurie.
- When was The Fake released?
- The Fake was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.