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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Anthony Geary
Cade
Lorna Patterson
Julie
Jordan Charney
Barela
Penny Johnson Jerald
Michelle
Ken Olandt
Snyder
Billy Dee Williams
Matthew Raines
Peter Syvertsen
Dolan
Dennis Farina
Detective
Alan Ruck
Officer Bob Jenkins
John Kapelos
John Mahoney
Meagen Fay
Mike Hagerty
Will Zahrn
Dean Fortunato
Jack McLaughlin-Gray
Jack McLaughlin-Grey
Todd Cerveris
Tony
Gerry Becker
Larry
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pressman
- Screenplay & Story
- Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel, Eric Hendershot
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- The Impostor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Comworld Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pressman
Dori Pierson, Marc Reid Rubel, Eric Hendershot
Craig Safan
Andrew M. Costikyan
Millie Moore
Nancy Malone
Department Leadership Roster
Dori Pierson
Writer
Millie Moore
Editor
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Marc Reid Rubel
Writer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Andrew M. Costikyan
Director of Photography
Eric Hendershot
Writer
Nancy Malone
Producer
Michael Pressman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Impostor.
Similar Titles to The Impostor
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.2
7.2
7.4
6.5
6.8
5.3
8.1
6.4
5.2
5.2
6.5
4.5
3.8
6.1
7.5
5.7
6.7
6.1
6.1
6.6
More Like The Impostor
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Impostor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Impostor about?
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.
Who directed The Impostor?
The Impostor was directed by Michael Pressman.
Who stars in The Impostor?
The principal cast of The Impostor includes Anthony Geary, Lorna Patterson, Jordan Charney, Penny Johnson Jerald, Ken Olandt.
When was The Impostor released and how long is it?
The Impostor was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Impostor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Impostor was composed by Craig Safan.