The Impostor (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, The Impostor is a drama film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Impostor stars Lorna Patterson as Julie, Anthony Geary as Cade, Jordan Charney as Barela and Ken Olandt as Snyder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 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 (1984)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Impostor?
- The Impostor stars Lorna Patterson, Anthony Geary, Jordan Charney, Ken Olandt and Penny Johnson Jerald.
- When was The Impostor released?
- The Impostor was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.