The Imposter (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film
Released in 1952, The Imposter is a notable film.
What it’s about. Around the Genroku era, there was a man named Saotome Shusui-no-Suke, nephew to the senior councilor Matsudaira Sakon Shogen. He was commonly known as the Bored Samurai of the Hatamoto rank. Just as he was engulfed in boredom, Tokugawa Jo-Kaibo, claiming to be the Shogun's illegitimate child, made a grand entrance into Edo. At the behest of Sakon Shogen, Shusui-no-Suke was tasked to investigate Jo-Kaibo's background and had his young page Kyoya disguise as a woman to infiltrate Jo-Kaibo's gun mansion.
Who’s in it. The Imposter stars Keiko Kishi as 菊路, Kuniko Igawa as 萩乃, Joji Kaieda as 徳川将軍 and Eijirō Yanagi as 北村内膳正.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Imposter page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Imposter (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Imposter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Imposter?
- The Imposter stars Keiko Kishi, Kuniko Igawa, Joji Kaieda and Eijirō Yanagi.