The Ultimate Impostor (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, The Ultimate Impostor is an action and tv movie film directed by Paul Stanley, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A series pilot about a secret agent who is armed with skills learned by a computer-brain link-up -- lasting only 72 hours at a time -- and is sent to rescue a Russian submarine commander, a defector who has been kidnapped by an agent for another nation.
Who’s in it. The Ultimate Impostor stars Macon McCalman as Dr. Jake McKeever, Erin Gray as Beatrice 'Bucky' Tate, Keith Andes as Eugene Danziger and Joseph Hacker as Frank Monihan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Ultimate Impostor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ultimate Impostor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ultimate Impostor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ultimate Impostor (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ultimate Impostor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ultimate Impostor worth watching?
- The Ultimate Impostor holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ultimate Impostor?
- The Ultimate Impostor stars Macon McCalman, Erin Gray, Keith Andes, Joseph Hacker and Tracy Brooks Swope.
- When was The Ultimate Impostor released?
- The Ultimate Impostor was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.