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Counterblast

  • 1948
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Counterblast (1948)
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An escaped World War 2 Nazi doctor impersonates a murdered English doctor so he can work on a vaccination to protect Germans in their planned germ warfare.An escaped World War 2 Nazi doctor impersonates a murdered English doctor so he can work on a vaccination to protect Germans in their planned germ warfare.An escaped World War 2 Nazi doctor impersonates a murdered English doctor so he can work on a vaccination to protect Germans in their planned germ warfare.

  • Director
    • Paul L. Stein
  • Writers
    • Guy Morgan
    • Jack Whittingham
  • Stars
    • Robert Beatty
    • Mervyn Johns
    • Nova Pilbeam
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    273
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul L. Stein
    • Writers
      • Guy Morgan
      • Jack Whittingham
    • Stars
      • Robert Beatty
      • Mervyn Johns
      • Nova Pilbeam
    • 14User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Dr. Paul Rankin
    Mervyn Johns
    Mervyn Johns
    • Dr. Bruckner - the Beast of Ravensbruck
    Nova Pilbeam
    Nova Pilbeam
    • Tracy Hart
    Margaretta Scott
    Margaretta Scott
    • Sister 'Johnnie' Johnson
    Sybille Binder
    Sybille Binder
    • Martha Lert - Bruckner Nazi Houskeeper
    Marie Lohr
    Marie Lohr
    • Mrs. Coles - Richard's Old Friend
    Karel Štěpánek
    Karel Štěpánek
    • Prof. Inman - Nazi Psychiatrist
    • (as Karel Stepanek)
    Alan Wheatley
    Alan Wheatley
    • M.W. Kennedy - Nazi Dentist
    Gladys Henson
    Gladys Henson
    • Mrs. Plum - Forester's Housekeeper
    John Salew
    John Salew
    • Padre Latham
    Anthony Eustrel
    Anthony Eustrel
    • Dr. Richard Forrester
    Carl Jaffe
    Carl Jaffe
    • Heinz
    Ronald Adam
    Ronald Adam
    • Col Ingram - Gillington POW Camp Commandant
    Martin Miller
    Martin Miller
    • Van Hessian - Dutch Seaman
    Aubrey Mallalieu
    Aubrey Mallalieu
    • Maj. Walsh
    Horace Kenney
    • Taxi Driver
    Stevins Chambers
    • German POW
    • (uncredited)
    Archie Duncan
    Archie Duncan
    • Dr. McKegney
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul L. Stein
    • Writers
      • Guy Morgan
      • Jack Whittingham
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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 28, 1951 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Devil's Plot
    • Filming locations
      • National Studios, Elstree, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • British National Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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