The Imposter(2012)
There are two sides to every lie.
The Imposter Synopsis
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.
The Imposter (2012) is a documentary, mystery and crime film directed by Bart Layton, released on July 13, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Frédéric Bourdin, Carey Gibson, Beverly Dollarhide and Bryan Gibson. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 816 ratings.
- Director:
- Bart Layton
- Writers:
- Bart Layton
- Producers:
- Dimitri Doganis
- Cinematographer:
- Erik Wilson
- Composer:
- Anne Nikitin
- Production:
- RAW, Red Box Films, Passion Pictures, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $898,317
- Status:
- Released
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The Imposter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frédéric Bourdin
as Self
- Carey Gibson
Carey Gibson
as Self - Nicholas' Sister
- Beverly Dollarhide
Beverly Dollarhide
as Self - Nicholas' Mother
- Bryan Gibson
Bryan Gibson
as Self - Nicholas' Brother-in-Law
- Nancy Fisher
Nancy Fisher
as Self - Special Agent, FBI
- Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
as Self - Private Investigator
- Philip French
Philip French
as Self - Spain Consul General
- Codey Gibson
Codey Gibson
as Self - Nicholas' Nephew
- Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks
as Self - Nicholas' Childhood Friend
- Adam O'Brian
Adam O'Brian
as Frédéric Bourdin (Actor)
Anna Ruben
as Carey Gibson (Actor)
Cathy Dresbach
as Nancy Fisher (Actor)
Key crew
Directed by Bart Layton, written by Bart Layton, produced by Dimitri Doganis.
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The Imposter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 816 ratings.
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The Imposter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Imposter online?
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The Imposter (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Imposter?
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The main cast of The Imposter (2012) includes Frédéric Bourdin, Carey Gibson, Beverly Dollarhide, Bryan Gibson and Nancy Fisher. The film was directed by Bart Layton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Imposter released?
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The Imposter was released on July 13, 2012 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Imposter worth watching?
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The Imposter (2012) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 816 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Imposter?
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