The Counterfeit Traitor (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1962, The Counterfeit Traitor is a thriller, drama and war film directed by George Seaton, running about 140 minutes. “The Most Suspenseful Adventure Ever Lived!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.
Who’s in it. The Counterfeit Traitor stars William Holden as Eric Erickson, Lilli Palmer as Frau Marianne Möllendorf, Hugh Griffith as Collins and Carl Raddatz as Otto Holtz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Counterfeit Traitor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Counterfeit Traitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Counterfeit Traitor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Counterfeit Traitor (1962)?
- In US, The Counterfeit Traitor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Counterfeit Traitor worth watching?
- The Counterfeit Traitor holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Counterfeit Traitor?
- The Counterfeit Traitor stars William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith, Carl Raddatz and Ernst Schröder.
- When was The Counterfeit Traitor released?
- The Counterfeit Traitor was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.