The Impostor (1984)
After being released from prison, small-time con artist Cade tracks down his old girlfriend. When she rebuffs him, he fakes his past in order to get hired as the principal of the school where she teaches, in the hopes of winning her back. Cade soon begins to take a sincere interest in the welfare of his students, and enlists the help of his friend Matthew to break a drug-dealing network that has infested the school.
Director: Michael Pressman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 8, 1984
Cast
- Anthony Geary - Cade
- Lorna Patterson - Julie
- Jordan Charney - Barela
- Penny Johnson Jerald - Michelle
- Ken Olandt - Snyder
- Billy Dee Williams - Matthew Raines
- Peter Syvertsen - Dolan
- Dennis Farina - Detective
- Alan Ruck - Officer Bob Jenkins
- John Kapelos
Screenplay
Music: Craig Safan
Cinematography: Andrew M. Costikyan
Editing: Millie Moore
Production: Comworld Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fake identity, ex-con
More Films by Director: Michael Pressman
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Impostor about?
- After being released from prison, small-time con artist Cade tracks down his old girlfriend. When she rebuffs him, he fakes his past in order to get hired as the principal of the school where she teaches, in the hopes of winning her back. Cade soon begins to take a sincere interest in the welfare of his students, and enlists the help of his friend Matthew to break a drug-dealing network that has infested the school.
- Who directed The Impostor?
- The Impostor was directed by Michael Pressman.
- Who stars in The Impostor?
- The Impostor stars Anthony Geary, Lorna Patterson, Jordan Charney, Penny Johnson Jerald, Ken Olandt, Billy Dee Williams.
- How long is The Impostor?
- The Impostor has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Impostor?
- The Impostor is a Drama film.
- Where was The Impostor produced?
- The Impostor was produced in United States of America.