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Counterfeit

1936-05-25 · 73 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Crime

A cop goes undercover to infiltrate and break up a counterfeiting ring.

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Directors
Erle C. Kenton
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanCapper Stevens
Chester MorrisChester MorrisJohn Joseph Madden
Marian MarshMarian MarshVerna Maxwell
Margot GrahameMargot GrahameAimee Maxwell
George McKayGeorge McKayAngel White
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinMatt McDonald
Claude GillingwaterClaude GillingwaterTom Perkins
Gene MorganGene MorganGus
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceDint Coleman
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetPete Dailey

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