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The Counterfeiters
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The Counterfeiters

1951-09-21 · 90 min · ★ 7.0

Crime

Producers of phony currency become the object of a crackdown by law enforcement agencies.

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Directors
Franco Rossi
Production companies
Gallo
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Status
Released

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Fosco GiachettiFosco GiachettiIspettore Moroni
Doris DurantiDoris DurantiTeresa
Erno CrisaErno CrisaPietro
Lianella CarellLianella CarellLucia
Saro UrzìSaro UrzìCommissario
Nerio BernardiNerio BernardiMaggiori
Gabriele FerzettiGabriele FerzettiDario
Attilio DottesioAttilio Dottesio
Roberto MuroloRoberto MuroloCantante

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