The Great Impersonation(1942)
DARING AS TWO MEN and twice as dangerous BECAUSE HE WAS...
The Great Impersonation Synopsis
An Englishman kills a German look-alike and poses as a Nazi spy in London.
The Great Impersonation (1942) is a drama, thriller and war film directed by John Rawlins, released on December 18, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Ralph Bellamy, Evelyn Ankers, Aubrey Mather and Edward Norris. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- John Rawlins
- Writers:
- E. Phillips Oppenheim, Scott Darling
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great Impersonation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ralph Bellamy
as Sir Edward Dominey / Baron Leopold von Ragenstein
Evelyn Ankers
as Lady Muriel Dominey
Aubrey Mather
as Sir Ronald Clayfair
Edward Norris
as Capt. Francois Bardinet
Kaaren Verne
as Baroness Stephanie Idenbraum
Henry Daniell
as Frederick Seamon
Ludwig Stössel
as Dr. Schmidt
Mary Forbes
as Lady Leslie Clayfair
Rex Evans
as Sir Tristram
Charles Coleman
as Mangan
Rudolph Anders
as Karl Hofmann
- Charles Irwin
Charles Irwin
as Yardly
Key crew
Directed by John Rawlins, written by E. Phillips Oppenheim and Scott Darling.
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The Great Impersonation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Great Impersonation – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Impersonation?
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The main cast of The Great Impersonation (1942) includes Ralph Bellamy, Evelyn Ankers, Aubrey Mather, Edward Norris and Kaaren Verne. The film was directed by John Rawlins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Impersonation released?
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The Great Impersonation was released on December 18, 1942 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Great Impersonation worth watching?
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The Great Impersonation (1942) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.