It was based on a nonfiction book of the same name by alexander klein. This is a gem in the midst of what was considered to be his down. At first resentful, his relationship with a beautiful german allied agent causes him to realize how vital his work is. You can read about a hundred atrocities, hear about a thousand, but you only have to see one this could so easily be a perfect four star movie, but unfortunately directorwriter george seaton throws this chance away by having his star william holden deliver a voice over narration throughout the proceedings that put me in mind of police squad.
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From start to finish, the counterfeit traitor provides suspense and moral choices that can only come from real life. The counterfeit traitor hardcover january 1, 1958 by alexander klein author 4. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the george seatondirected movie via subscription can be a challenge. And the use of european locations where the actual events transpired adds to the films authenticity.
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