The Impostor (1944)

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Released:
1944-02-10

Overview:
A condemned murderer named Clement 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.

Director:
Julien Duvivier

Runtime:
1h 32min

Genre:
War, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Jean Gabin
    as
    Clément / Maurice Lafarge
  • Ellen Drew
    as
    Yvonne
  • Richard Whorf
    as
    Lt. Varenne
  • Dennis Moore
    as
    Maurice LeFarge
  • Ralph Morgan
    as
    Col. DeBoivin