The Impostor - 1946

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.

92min
1946
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.4/10

Cast

Jean Gabin profile pictureJean GabinClément / Maurice Lafarge
Richard Whorf profile pictureRichard WhorfLt. Varenne
Dennis Moore profile pictureDennis MooreMaurice LeFarge
Ralph Morgan profile pictureRalph MorganCol. DeBoivin

About The Impostor

The Impostor Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 92min

Extra details

Original Title: The Impostor
Original Language: English
Directed By: Julien Duvivier
Production Companies
Universal Pictures