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The Great Impersonation
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The Great Impersonation

1942-12-18 · 70 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Thriller · War

An Englishman kills a German look-alike and poses as a Nazi spy in London.

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Directors
John Rawlins
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ralph BellamyRalph BellamySir Edward Dominey / Baron Leopold von Ragenstein
Evelyn AnkersEvelyn AnkersLady Muriel Dominey
Aubrey MatherAubrey MatherSir Ronald Clayfair
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisCapt. Francois Bardinet
Kaaren VerneKaaren VerneBaroness Stephanie Idenbraum
Henry DaniellHenry DaniellFrederick Seamon
Ludwig StösselLudwig StösselDr. Schmidt
Mary ForbesMary ForbesLady Leslie Clayfair
Rex EvansRex EvansSir Tristram
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanMangan
Rudolph AndersRudolph AndersKarl Hofmann
Charles IrwinYardly
Frederick VogedingFrederick VogedingCol. Stengel
Victor ZimmermanCurt--Nazi Soldier
Sylvia ArslanFrench Child
Marcelle CordayMarcelle CordayFrench Woman
Yvette DuguayYvette DuguayFrench Child
Frederick GiermannStamin
Henry GuttmanHans
Hans HerbertClerk

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