The Impostors(1998)
Why be yourself when you can be somebody else?
The Impostors Synopsis
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
The Impostors (1998) is a comedy film directed by Stanley Tucci, released on October 2, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Walker Jones and Jessica Walling. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Tucci
- Writers:
- Stanley Tucci
- Producers:
- Elizabeth W. Alexander, Stanley Tucci
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Kelsch
- Composer:
- Gary DeMichele
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Revenue:
- $2,198,044
- Status:
- Released
The Impostors (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Impostors before you stream it.
The Impostors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Oliver Platt
as Maurice
Stanley Tucci
as Arthur
- Walker Jones
Walker Jones
as Maitre D'
- Jessica Walling
Jessica Walling
as Attractive Woman
David Lipman
as Baker in Kramer's Pastries
E. Katherine Kerr
as Gertrude in "Hamlet"
- George Guidall
George Guidall
as Claudius in "Hamlet"
William Hill
as Bernardo in "Hamlet"
Alfred Molina
as Sir Jeremy Burtom
Michael Emerson
as Burtom's Assistant
Jack A. O'Connell
as Stage Manager
Matt Malloy
as Mike / Laertes in "Hamlet"
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Tucci, written by Stanley Tucci, produced by Elizabeth W. Alexander and Stanley Tucci.
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The Impostors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Impostors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Impostors online?
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The Impostors (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Impostors?
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The main cast of The Impostors (1998) includes Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Walker Jones, Jessica Walling and David Lipman. The film was directed by Stanley Tucci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Impostors released?
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The Impostors was released on October 2, 1998 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Impostors worth watching?
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The Impostors (1998) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Impostors?
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Yes. The official The Impostors trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.