The Imposter
“There are two sides to every lie.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Imposter - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-03
Top Cast
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Frédéric Bourdin
Self
Carey Gibson
Self - Nicholas' Sister
Beverly Dollarhide
Self - Nicholas' Mother
Bryan Gibson
Self - Nicholas' Brother-in-Law
Nancy Fisher
Self - Special Agent, FBI
Charlie Parker
Self - Private Investigator
Philip French
Self - Spain Consul General
Codey Gibson
Self - Nicholas' Nephew
Kevin Hendricks
Self - Nicholas' Childhood Friend
Adam O'Brian
Frédéric Bourdin (Actor)
Anna Ruben
Carey Gibson (Actor)
Cathy Dresbach
Nancy Fisher (Actor)
Alan Teichman
Charlie Parker (Actor)
Iván Villanueva
Social Worker
María Jesús Hoyos
Judge
Ken Appledorn
Vice Consul
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 17, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$898K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bart Layton
- Screenplay & Story
- Bart Layton
- Original Score
- Anne Nikitin
- Original Title
- The Imposter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $898K
- Production Studios
- RAW, Red Box Films, Passion Pictures, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bart Layton
Bart Layton
Anne Nikitin
Erik Wilson, Lynda Hall
Andrew Hulme
John Battsek, Simon Chinn, Molly Thompson, Rob Sharenow, Dimitri Doganis
Department Leadership Roster
Bart Layton
Director
Bart Layton
Writer
Anne Nikitin
Original Music Composer
Andrew Hulme
Editor
Erik Wilson
Director of Photography
Dimitri Doganis
Producer
Lynda Hall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Imposter
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What is The Imposter about?
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.
Who directed The Imposter?
The Imposter was directed by Bart Layton.
Who stars in The Imposter?
The principal cast of The Imposter includes Frédéric Bourdin, Carey Gibson, Beverly Dollarhide, Bryan Gibson, Nancy Fisher.
When was The Imposter released and how long is it?
The Imposter was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did The Imposter make at the box office?
The Imposter grossed $898K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Imposter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Imposter was composed by Anne Nikitin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Imposter?
The Imposter holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).