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The Impostor (1944)

NR · 1944-02-10 · 1h 32m · EN
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THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN A WOMAN EVER LOVED!

The story concerns a condemned murderer named Clement (Jean Gabin), who is "liberated" when the Nazis bomb the French jail that holds him. During his escape, Clement comes across the body of a French soldier; he steals the dead man's uniform and identification papers, then hides from the law by joining the Resistance movement. Clement's new identity and purpose in life reforms him, and in due time he has sacrificed himself in service of his country.

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Julien DuvivierDirector, Writer

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Jean GabinJean GabinClément / Maurice LafargeEllen DrewEllen DrewYvonneRichard WhorfRichard WhorfLt. VarenneDennis MooreDennis MooreMaurice LeFargeRalph MorganRalph MorganCol. DeBoivinPeter van EyckPeter van EyckHafnerJohn PhilliberJohn PhilliberMortemartEddie QuillanEddie QuillanBouteauCharles McGrawCharles McGrawMenessierAllyn JoslynAllyn JoslynBouteauJohn QualenJohn QualenMonge

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Genre affinityDrama · WarDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference249704Actor preference312774 · 159814 · 211792Country preferenceUs

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What is The Impostor about?

The story concerns a condemned murderer named Clement (Jean Gabin), who is "liberated" when the Nazis bomb the French jail that holds him. During his escape, Clement comes across the body of a French soldier; he steals the dead man's uniform and identification papers, then hides from the law by joining the Resistance movement. Clement's new identity and purpose in life reforms him, and in due time he has sacrificed himself in service of his country.

How long is The Impostor?

The Impostor has a runtime of 92 minutes.