

The Counterfeit Traitor
“The Most Suspenseful Adventure Ever Lived!”
Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.
Where to watch The Counterfeit Traitor in United States
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Where is The Counterfeit Traitor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Arte | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Counterfeit Traitor
The Counterfeit Traitor is a 1962 English-language war, thriller and drama film directed by George Seaton. The cast is led by William Holden, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Griffith. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Counterfeit Traitor was produced by Perlsea Company and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 13, 1962, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- George Seaton
- Writers
- Charles Grenzbach, George Seaton
- Release date
- April 13, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Perlsea Company, Paramount Pictures
The Counterfeit Traitor cast & crew
The Counterfeit Traitor was directed by George Seaton and written by Charles Grenzbach and George Seaton.
The cast features William Holden as Eric Erickson, Lilli Palmer as Ms. Marianne Möllendorf, Hugh Griffith as Collins, Carl Raddatz as Otto Holtz, Ernst Schröder as Baron Gerhard von Oldenburg, and Charles Regnier as Wilhelm Kortner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Jean Bourgoin, and it was produced by William Perlberg and George Seaton.
Is The Counterfeit Traitor worth watching?
The Counterfeit Traitor holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, thriller, and drama, The Counterfeit Traitor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Counterfeit Traitor
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Cast of The Counterfeit Traitor

William Holden
Eric Erickson

Lilli Palmer
Ms. Marianne Möllendorf

Hugh Griffith
Collins

Carl Raddatz
Otto Holtz

Ernst Schröder
Baron Gerhard von Oldenburg

Charles Regnier
Wilhelm Kortner

Ingrid van Bergen
Hulda Windler

Wolfgang Preiss
Colonel Nordoff

Werner Peters
Bruno Ulrich

Erica Beer
Klara Holtz

Stefan Schnabel
Gestapo agent at funeral

Klaus Kinski
Kindler
The Counterfeit Traitor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Counterfeit Traitor in United States?
The Counterfeit Traitor is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Counterfeit Traitor on Hoopla?
Yes — The Counterfeit Traitor is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Counterfeit Traitor in?
The Counterfeit Traitor is originally in English, with audio tracks including Danish, German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Counterfeit Traitor?
The Counterfeit Traitor runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is The Counterfeit Traitor rated?
The Counterfeit Traitor is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 54 ratings.











