The Impostor(1984)
The Impostor Synopsis
After being released from prison, small-time con artist Cade tracks down his old girlfriend. When she rebuffs him, he fakes his past in order to get hired as the principal of the school where she teaches, in the hopes of winning her back. Cade soon begins to take a sincere interest in the welfare of his students, and enlists the help of his friend Matthew to break a drug-dealing network that has infested the school.
The Impostor (1984) is a drama film directed by Michael Pressman, released on November 8, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Anthony Geary, Lorna Patterson, Jordan Charney and Penny Johnson Jerald. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Pressman
- Writers:
- Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel, Eric Hendershot
- Producers:
- Nancy Malone
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew M. Costikyan
- Composer:
- Craig Safan
- Production:
- Comworld Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Impostor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Geary
as Cade
Lorna Patterson
as Julie
Jordan Charney
as Barela
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Michelle
Ken Olandt
as Snyder
Billy Dee Williams
as Matthew Raines
Peter Syvertsen
as Dolan
Dennis Farina
as Detective
Alan Ruck
as Officer Bob Jenkins
John Kapelos
John Mahoney
Meagen Fay
Key crew
Directed by Michael Pressman, written by Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel and Eric Hendershot, produced by Nancy Malone.
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The Impostor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Impostor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Impostor online?
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Who stars in The Impostor?
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The main cast of The Impostor (1984) includes Anthony Geary, Lorna Patterson, Jordan Charney, Penny Johnson Jerald and Ken Olandt. The film was directed by Michael Pressman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Impostor released?
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The Impostor was released on November 8, 1984 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Impostor worth watching?
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The Impostor (1984) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.