The File of the Golden Goose (1969): Cast & Plot
The File of the Golden Goose is a 1969 drama thriller directed by Sam Wanamaker, starring Yul Brynner as Peter Novak, Charles Gray and John Barrie. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Sam Wanamaker
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Edward Small Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The File of the Golden Goose About?
The premise of The File of the Golden Goose without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak teams up with Scotland Yard officer Thompson on a covert operation to dismantle the Golden Goose, a violent counterfeit‑making syndicate. Though Novak doubts Thompson’s loyalty, the pair infiltrate the organization, win the confidence of enforcer Nick “The Owl” Harrison, and navigate a web of betrayals and double‑crosses before confronting the gang’s deadly leaders.
The File of the Golden Goose Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- scotch whiskey
- casino
- roulette
- pool table
- cigar smoking
- murder of a police officer
- death of police officer
- detective
- counterfeit ring
- police detective
- american abroad
- great britain
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- scotland yard detective
- undercover
- gang
- double cross
- engraver
- mistress
- helicopter
- showdown
- intrigue
- london england
- liverpool
- bullion
- suspicion
- police lieutenant
- violence
- steam bath
- spy
- undercover cop
- secret service agent
- bird in title
- animal in title
- scotland yard
- sauna
- party
- informer
- hidden identity
- forger
- counterfeiting
- independent film
The File of the Golden Goose Cast & Characters
Yul Brynner leads the cast as Peter Novak, with Charles Gray as Harrison, 'The Owl' and John Barrie as Supt. Sloane. Directed by Sam Wanamaker; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sam Wanamaker
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Yul Brynner as Peter Novak - Charles Gray as Harrison, 'The Owl'
- John Barrie as Supt. Sloane
- Edward Woodward as Arthur Thompson
Also Starring in The File of the Golden Goose
· 20 more- Walter Gotell George Leeds
- Graham Crowden Smythe
- Larry Taylor Thug
- Karl Stepanek Mueller
- Arnold Diamond Pollard
- Bernard Archard Collins
- Adrienne Corri Angela 'Tina' Richmond
- Denis Shaw Vance
- Hugh McDermott Ray Moss
- Ken Jones Stroud
- Ivor Dean Reynolds
- Philip Anthony Technician
- Phillip Ross Carter
- Hilary Dwyer Ann Marlowe
- Paddy Webster Mary
- Jan Rossini Debbie
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- Anthony Jacobs Firenos
- Joe Cornelius Gordie
- Geoffrey Reed Martin
- Anita Prynne Genevieve
More from Sam Wanamaker
More films directed by Sam Wanamaker: The Killing of Randy Webster, Catlow and The Executioner.
The File of the Golden Goose Plot Summary
What happens in The File of the Golden Goose from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pete Novak, Yul Brynner, is a top United States Secret Service agent who is drawn into a global hunt after a trail of counterfeit hundred-dollar bills appears in several major cities around the world. He understands this assignment demands his full focus, so he ends his relationship with his girlfriend to devote himself to the case.
An early, brutal setback changes everything: hoodlums speed by his home and fire at him in an ambush. He fights them off and manages to kill them, only to learn that the attackers had been tipped off by someone inside the service, and that his ex-girlfriend was fatally shot in the crossfire. This devastating turn makes the case intensely personal and hardening his resolve to uncover the network behind the fakes.
Full summary
The whole story of The File of the Golden Goose, scene by scene
The File of the Golden Goose Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The File of the Golden Goose ≣ 1969 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know The File of the Golden Goose?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the United States Secret Service agent who leads the investigation?
Cars in The File of the Golden Goose
92 cars on screen, including the AEC Regent III and the 1959 Austin FX4.
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1963 Austin FX4 Minor role
The File of the Golden Goose Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “La huella conduce a Londres” and “Die Spur führt nach Soho”.
- Also known as
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- La huella conduce a Londres
- Die Spur führt nach Soho
- Az aranylúd-akták
- Le Gang de l'oiseau d'or
- Dólares de Sangue
- پرونده غاز طلایی
- 金鹅档案
- 더 파일 오브 더 골든 구즈
- Mr Big
- Expedient oca d’or
- Досье на «Золотого гуся»
- Quel maledetto ispettore Novak
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Golden Eye, The Wild Goose Lake and The Flying Scot.
The File of the Golden Goose FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The File of the Golden Goose, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The File of the Golden Goose?
The File of the Golden Goose runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The File of the Golden Goose released?
The File of the Golden Goose was released on October 13, 1969.
Who directed The File of the Golden Goose?
The File of the Golden Goose was directed by Sam Wanamaker.
More films by Sam Wanamaker Who is in the cast of The File of the Golden Goose?
The File of the Golden Goose stars Yul Brynner as Peter Novak, Charles Gray as Harrison, 'The Owl' and John Barrie as Supt. Sloane, among 24 credited actors.
Does The File of the Golden Goose have a post-credit scene?
No. The File of the Golden Goose has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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