The Great Impostor (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1960, The Great Impostor is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 112 minutes. “Will the Real Fred Demara Please Stand Up??” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fictionalized account of Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr., who stole or created fictional identities and worked in a variety of occupations, most quite successfully.
Who’s in it. The Great Impostor stars Tony Curtis as Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr. / Martin Donner / Dr. Gilbert / Ben. W. Stone / Dr. Joseph Mornay / Robert Boyd Hammnd, Karl Malden as Father Devlin, Edmond O'Brien as Capt. Glover - HMCS Cayuga and Arthur O'Connell as Warden J.B. Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Great Impostor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Impostor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Impostor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Impostor (1960)?
- In US, The Great Impostor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Impostor worth watching?
- The Great Impostor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Impostor?
- The Great Impostor stars Tony Curtis, Karl Malden, Edmond O'Brien, Arthur O'Connell and Gary Merrill.
- When was The Great Impostor released?
- The Great Impostor was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.