The Impostor
“THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN A WOMAN EVER LOVED!”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julien Duvivier
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Duvivier, Stephen Longstreet
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Impostor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julien Duvivier
Julien Duvivier, Stephen Longstreet
Dimitri Tiomkin
Department Leadership Roster
Julien Duvivier
Writer
Julien Duvivier
Director
Dimitri Tiomkin
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 Impostor
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What is The Impostor about?
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.
Who directed The Impostor?
The Impostor was directed by Julien Duvivier.
Who stars in The Impostor?
The principal cast of The Impostor includes Jean Gabin, Ellen Drew, Richard Whorf, Dennis Moore, Ralph Morgan.
When was The Impostor released and how long is it?
The Impostor was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Impostor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Impostor was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Impostor?
The Impostor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).