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The Counterfeiters (2010): Cast

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The Counterfeiters is a 2010 war film directed by Benoît Jacquot, starring Jules-Angelo Bigarnet as Bernard, Maxime Berger and Melvil Poupaud. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.

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The Counterfeiters (2010) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
2h 1m (121 min)
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Genre
War
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Counterfeiters About?

The premise of The Counterfeiters without spoilers.

Bernard, Olivier’s schoolfriend, learns he is illegitimate while preparing for his baccalauréat and uses this as an excuse to run away. He spends a night in Olivier’s bed, where Olivier describes a disappointing encounter with a prostitute. After Bernard steals his uncle Edouard’s suitcase, he becomes Edouard’s secretary, while Olivier’s jealousy puts him in the hands of the cynical, diabolical Count de Passavant, who takes him on a Mediterranean trip.

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Cast & crew

The Counterfeiters Cast & Characters

Jules-Angelo Bigarnet leads the cast as Bernard, with Maxime Berger as Olivier and Melvil Poupaud as Edouard. Directed by Benoît Jacquot; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Benoît Jacquot

More films directed by Benoît Jacquot, best-rated first: Tosca, The School of Flesh, Farewell, My Queen and À Tout de Suite (Right Now).

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The Counterfeiters Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “伪币制造者” and “Os Moedeiros Falsos”.

Also known as
  • 伪币制造者
  • Os Moedeiros Falsos
  • Die Falschmünzer

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The Counterfeiters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Counterfeiters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Counterfeiters?

The Counterfeiters runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

When was The Counterfeiters released?

The Counterfeiters was released in 2010.

Who directed The Counterfeiters?

The Counterfeiters was directed by Benoît Jacquot.

More films by Benoît Jacquot

Who is in the cast of The Counterfeiters?

The Counterfeiters stars Jules-Angelo Bigarnet as Bernard, Maxime Berger as Olivier and Melvil Poupaud as Edouard, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Counterfeiters have a post-credit scene?

No. The Counterfeiters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Counterfeiters in?

The original language of The Counterfeiters is French.

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