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  • Out of the Unknown The Counterfeit Man (Season 1, Episode 2)
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

Out of the Unknown

The Counterfeit Man (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

On Jupiter's moon Ganymede, an alien life-form has taken over the body of a human astronaut, creating an almost perfect copy. But perfect enough to escape discovery on the long return trip to Earth? Can the deadly counterfeit be detected ...See moreOn Jupiter's moon Ganymede, an alien life-form has taken over the body of a human astronaut, creating an almost perfect copy. But perfect enough to escape discovery on the long return trip to Earth? Can the deadly counterfeit be detected and stopped before its hunger for new life can endanger an entire planet? Written by hutch48 See less
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Writers
Alan Nourse (short story, "Counterfeit") | Philip Broadley (adaptation)
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Updated Oct 11, 1965

Release date
Oct 11, 1965 (United Kingdom)

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14 cast members
Name Known for
Alexander Davion
Dr. Crawford (as Alex Davion) Dr. Crawford (as Alex Davion)   See fewer
David Hemmings
Roger Westcott Roger Westcott   See fewer
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Captain Jaffe (as Charles Tingwell) Captain Jaffe (as Charles Tingwell)   See fewer
Peter Fraser
Donnie Chaffer Donnie Chaffer   See fewer
Tony Wager
Jensen (as Anthony Wager) Jensen (as Anthony Wager)   See fewer
Keith Buckley
Scotty McIntyre Scotty McIntyre   See fewer
Hedger Wallace
Commander Commander   See fewer
Lew Luton
Officer Officer   See fewer
Pat Gorman
Crewman (uncredited) Crewman (uncredited)   See fewer
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