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The counterfeit traitor, american spy film, released in 1962, that was based on the reallife exploits of a double agent during world war ii. The experiences and dedication regardless of the danger was remarkable and something we can all be eternally grateful for to this man which resulted in shortening that terrible war. Alexander klein, an author whose spy thriller the counterfeit traitor was made into a hollywood movie in 1962, died at his home in manhattan on aug. How an american nazi collaborator became an allied spy the. Similar films to watch if you like the counterfeit traitor. Mar 24, 2015 theres no way out for americanraised swede eric erickson. The counterfeit traitor is a dramatized version of a book, which itself was a true story. Alexander klein based on the book by, george seaton written for the screen by. This is a gem in the midst of what was considered to be his down. The book was made into a film in 1962, with william holden in the leading role. In 1958, alexander klein published a book about mr.
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