The Impostor (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1961, The Impostor is a drama and adventure film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers, the first is a swindler who asks his brother, who looks like him, to replace him in his business after he is chased by his opponents, the two brothers, one of them is an evil man working in diamond smuggling, while the second is a respectable human being despite his extreme poverty, the evil brother succeeds in entering his brother to the mental hospital, but he decides to get him out of it in order to deceive some gangsters
Who’s in it. The Impostor stars Farid Shawqy as Yousry / Abbas, Aida Hilal as Laila, Yousri’s wife, Nagwa Fouad as Sonia - the honorable dancer and Stephan Rosti as Monsieur Jacques, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Impostor sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 (1961)?
- 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 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Impostor?
- The Impostor stars Farid Shawqy, Aida Hilal, Nagwa Fouad, Stephan Rosti and Mahmoud El Meligy.
- When was The Impostor released?
- The Impostor was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.