The Impostor (1944)

6.4/10 92 min War Drama

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.

Cast

Jean Gabin

Clément / Maurice Lafarge

Ellen Drew

Yvonne

Richard Whorf

Lt. Varenne

Dennis Moore

Maurice LeFarge

Ralph Morgan

Col. DeBoivin

Peter van Eyck

Hafner

Eddie Quillan

Bouteau

Charles McGraw

Menessier

Allyn Joslyn

Bouteau

John Qualen

Monge

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