The Impostor (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1944, The Impostor is a drama and war film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 92 minutes. “THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN A WOMAN EVER LOVED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story concerns a condemned murderer named Clement (Jean Gabin), who 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’s in it. The Impostor stars Jean Gabin as Clément / Maurice Lafarge, Ellen Drew as Yvonne, Richard Whorf as Lt. Varenne and Dennis Moore as Maurice LeFarge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Impostor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Impostor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Impostor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Impostor (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Impostor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Impostor worth watching?
- The Impostor holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Impostor?
- The Impostor stars Jean Gabin, Ellen Drew, Richard Whorf, Dennis Moore and Ralph Morgan.
- When was The Impostor released?
- The Impostor was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.