The Impostors(1998)
“Why be yourself when you can be somebody else?”
Overview
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
Director
Stanley Tucci
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Oliver Platt
as Maurice
Stanley Tucci
as Arthur
Walker Jones
as Maitre D'
Jessica Walling
as Attractive Woman
David Lipman
as Baker in Kramer's Pastries
E. Katherine Kerr
as Gertrude in "Hamlet"
George Guidall
as Claudius in "Hamlet"
William Hill
as Bernardo in "Hamlet"
Alfred Molina
as Sir Jeremy Burtom
Michael Emerson
as Burtom's Assistant
Jack A. O'Connell
as Stage Manager
Matt Malloy
as Mike / Laertes in "Hamlet"
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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What is The Impostors about?▼
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
Who directed The Impostors?▼
The Impostors was directed by Stanley Tucci and released in 1998. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Impostors?▼
The Impostors has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Impostors?▼
The cast of The Impostors includes Oliver Platt as Maurice, Stanley Tucci as Arthur, Walker Jones as Maitre D', Jessica Walling as Attractive Woman, David Lipman as Baker in Kramer's Pastries and more.
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