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The File of the Golden Goose

The File of the Golden Goose

19695.41h 49mPG-13

Overview

U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak goes undercover with Scotland Yard officer Thompson to halt a murderous gang of counterfeiters known as the Golden Goose. Although Peter is unsure about John's loyalties, the two infiltrate the gang and win the trust of thug Nick "The Owl" Harrison before enduring a series of double-crosses.

Directed by Sam Wanamaker
Written by John C. Higgins, James B. Gordon
Produced by David E. Rose
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Top Cast

Yul Brynner

Yul Brynner

Peter Novak

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

Harrison, 'The Owl'

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Arthur Thompson

John Barrie

John Barrie

Supt. Sloane

Adrienne Corri

Adrienne Corri

Angela 'Tina' Richmond

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

Smythe

Walter Gotell

Walter Gotell

George Leeds

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Anthony Jacobs

Firenos

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Ivor Dean

Reynolds

Hugh McDermott

Hugh McDermott

Ray Moss

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Themes & Keywords

undercoverscotland yardsaunaundercover copgangcounterfeiting ring

About The File of the Golden Goose

The File of the Golden Goose is a drama, thriller, crime film released in 1969 exploring themes of undercover, scotland yard, sauna, undercover cop, gang, counterfeiting ring. Directed by Sam Wanamaker, it stars Yul Brynner, Charles Gray, Edward Woodward. U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak goes undercover with Scotland Yard officer Thompson to halt a murderous gang of counterfeiters known as the Golden Goose. Although Peter is unsure about John's loyalties, the two infiltrate the gang and win the trust of thug Nick "The Owl" Harrison before enduring a series of double-crosses.

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