The Impostor(1944)
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The Impostor Synopsis
A condemned murderer named Clement is "liberated" when the Nazis bomb the French jail that holds him. During his escape, Clement comes across the body of a French soldier; he steals the dead man's uniform and identification papers, then hides from the law by joining the Resistance movement. Clement's new identity and purpose in life reforms him, and in due time he has sacrificed himself in service of his country.
The Impostor (1944) is a war and drama film directed by Julien Duvivier, released on February 10, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jean Gabin, Ellen Drew, Richard Whorf and Dennis Moore. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Duvivier
- Writers:
- Julien Duvivier, Stephen Longstreet
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Impostor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Gabin
as Clément / Maurice Lafarge
Ellen Drew
as Yvonne
Richard Whorf
as Lt. Varenne
Dennis Moore
as Maurice LeFarge
Ralph Morgan
as Col. DeBoivin
Peter van Eyck
as Hafner
John Philliber
as Mortemart
Eddie Quillan
as Bouteau
Charles McGraw
as Menessier
Allyn Joslyn
as Bouteau
John Qualen
as Monge
Key crew
Directed by Julien Duvivier, written by Julien Duvivier and Stephen Longstreet.
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The Impostor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Impostor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Impostor online?
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The Impostor (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Impostor?
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The main cast of The Impostor (1944) includes Jean Gabin, Ellen Drew, Richard Whorf, Dennis Moore and Ralph Morgan. The film was directed by Julien Duvivier. 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 February 10, 1944 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Impostor worth watching?
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The Impostor (1944) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.