The Impostor (1997)
This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.
Director: Alejandro Maci
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: May 22, 1997
Cast
- Antonio Birabent - Sebastian Heredia
- Walter Quiroz - Juan Medina
- Belén Blanco - Teresita
- Norman Briski - Dr. Medina
- Mónica Galán - Clotilde
- Marilú Marini - Mrs. Heredia
- Eduardo Pavlovsky - Mr. Heredia
- Beatriz Matar - Serafina
- Erasmo Olivera - Eladio
- Carlos Roffé - Commissar
Screenplay
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Ricardo Aronovich
Editing: Juan Carlos Macías
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Alejandro Maci
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Impostor about?
- This drama is based on a novel and incomplete screenplay by the late Maria Luis Bemberg. In 1930s Argentina, wealthy Sebastian (Antonio Birabent) leaves his Buenos Aires home for the family estate on the pampas. His family, concerned for his physical and mental health, arranges for Sebastian's childhood friend Juan (Walter Quiroz) to check on Sebastian's situation. Juan finds the highly erratic Sebastian caught in a doomed relationship with the Danish daughter of religious sect members. Unfortunately, Juan also becomes obsessed with the young woman, and Sebastian's suspicions increase.
- Who directed The Impostor?
- The Impostor was directed by Alejandro Maci.
- Who stars in The Impostor?
- The Impostor stars Antonio Birabent, Walter Quiroz, Belén Blanco, Norman Briski, Mónica Galán, Marilú Marini.
- How long is The Impostor?
- The Impostor has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Where was The Impostor produced?
- The Impostor was produced in Argentina.