The Counterfeit Plan (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, The Counterfeit Plan is a thriller and crime film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 80 minutes. “The Whole Savage Story of the $100,000,000 Counterfeit Ring!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An escaped murderer flees France to England, where he forces an ex-forger, now established as a reputable estate owner, and the forger's daughter who knew nothing of his past, to counterfeit 5-pound notes for mass distribution around the countryside.
Who’s in it. The Counterfeit Plan stars Zachary Scott as Max Brant, Mervyn Johns as Louie Bernard, Peggie Castle as Carole Bernard and Lee Patterson as Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Counterfeit Plan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Counterfeit Plan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Counterfeit Plan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Counterfeit Plan (1957)?
- In US, The Counterfeit Plan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Counterfeit Plan worth watching?
- The Counterfeit Plan holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Counterfeit Plan?
- The Counterfeit Plan stars Zachary Scott, Mervyn Johns, Peggie Castle, Lee Patterson and Sydney Tafler.
- When was The Counterfeit Plan released?
- The Counterfeit Plan was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.