The Great Impostor
“Will the Real Fred Demara Please Stand Up??”
Synopsis
Fictionalized account of Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr., who stole or created fictional identities and worked in a variety of occupations, most quite successfully.
Top Cast
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Tony Curtis
Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr. / Martin Donner / Dr. Gilbert / Ben. W. Stone / Dr. Joseph Mornay / Robert Boyd Hammnd
Karl Malden
Father Devlin
Edmond O'Brien
Capt. Glover - HMCS Cayuga
Arthur O'Connell
Warden J.B. Chandler
Gary Merrill
Pa Demara
Joan Blackman
Lt. Catherine Lacey
Raymond Massey
Abbott Donner
Robert Middleton
R.C. Brown
Jeanette Nolan
Ma Demara
Sue Ane Langdon
Eulalie Chandler
Larry Gates
Cardinal
Mike Kellin
Clifford Thompson
Frank Gorshin
Barney
Cindi Wood
WAC Lieutenant
Dick Sargent
Hotchkiss
Robert Crawford Jr.
Fred Demara Jr. (as Robert Crawford)
Doodles Weaver
Farmer Hauling Fertilizer
Ward Ramsey
Lieutenant Commander Howard - HMCS Cayuga
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Liam O'Brien
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Great Impostor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Liam O'Brien, Robert Crichton
Henry Mancini
Robert Burks
Frederic Knudtson
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Liam O'Brien
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Impostor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Impostor about?
Fictionalized account of Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr., who stole or created fictional identities and worked in a variety of occupations, most quite successfully.
Who directed The Great Impostor?
The Great Impostor was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in The Great Impostor?
The principal cast of The Great Impostor includes Tony Curtis, Karl Malden, Edmond O'Brien, Arthur O'Connell, Gary Merrill.
When was The Great Impostor released and how long is it?
The Great Impostor was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Impostor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Impostor was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is The Great Impostor based on a book or true story?
The Great Impostor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Crichton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Impostor?
The Great Impostor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).