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Impostor

  • 20012001
  • 1515
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
24K
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Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
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In the future, an alien race uses androids as bombs to attack Earth. A government weapons specialist is accused of being one such android and sets out to prove his innocence.In the future, an alien race uses androids as bombs to attack Earth. A government weapons specialist is accused of being one such android and sets out to prove his innocence.In the future, an alien race uses androids as bombs to attack Earth. A government weapons specialist is accused of being one such android and sets out to prove his innocence.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gary Fleder
  • Writers
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "The Impostor")
    • Scott Rosenberg(adaptation)
    • Caroline Case(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shane Brolly
    • Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Gary Sinise
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gary Fleder
  • Writers
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "The Impostor")
    • Scott Rosenberg(adaptation)
    • Caroline Case(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shane Brolly
    • Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Gary Sinise
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 216User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Impostor: Director's Cut
    Trailer 1:29
    Impostor: Director's Cut

    Photos23

    Gary Sinise and Madeleine Stowe in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Madeleine Stowe in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Impostor (2001)
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Gary Fleder in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise and Madeleine Stowe in Impostor (2001)
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Vincent D'Onofrio, Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, and Mekhi Phifer in Impostor (2001)
    Impostor (2001)

    Top cast

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    Shane Brolly
    Shane Brolly
    • Lt. Burrowsas Lt. Burrows
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio
    • Hathawayas Hathaway
    Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise
    • Spencer Olhamas Spencer Olham
    Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe
    • Maya Olhamas Maya Olham
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Nelson Gittesas Nelson Gittes
    Tim Guinee
    Tim Guinee
    • Dr. Caroneas Dr. Carone
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Caleas Cale
    Gary Dourdan
    Gary Dourdan
    • Captain Burkeas Captain Burke
    Lindsay Crouse
    Lindsay Crouse
    • Chancelloras Chancellor
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Midwifeas Midwife
    • (as Elizabeth Pena)
    Jason Beck
    • Gang Boy #2as Gang Boy #2
    Judy Jean Berns
    • Disgruntled Womanas Disgruntled Woman
    Veena Bidasha
    • Frowning Nurseas Frowning Nurse
    Ellen Bradley
    • Nursing Motheras Nursing Mother
    Golden Brooks
    Golden Brooks
    • Cale's Sisteras Cale's Sister
    Brian Brophy
    • Military Officialas Military Official
    Burt Bulos
    Burt Bulos
    • Newscaster #3as Newscaster #3
    Scott Burkholder
    Scott Burkholder
    • Jack Stolleras Jack Stoller
    • Director
      • Gary Fleder
    • Writers
      • Philip K. Dick(short story "The Impostor")
      • Scott Rosenberg(adaptation)
      • Caroline Case(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    An exciting, action-packed sci-fi story from the author of Total Recall and Blade Runner, the thrilling Director's Cut of Impostor brings you Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump, Apollo 13), Madeleine Stowe (We Were Soldiers, Playing By Heart), Vincent D'Onofrio (The Cell, Men In Black) and Mekhi Phifer (O, 8 Mile) in a stellar cast. At a time when the earth has been at war with an alien force for over a decade, the latest work of lauded governmental scientist Spencer Olham (Sinise) promises to save the planet. But suddenly, Olham himself is accused of being an alien spy and is thrown headlong into a disorienting nightmare as a fugitive from the law. With blasts of adrenaline-fueled intensity, this futuristic thriller soars as Olham races to prove his identity to the world...and himself...in time to save all mankind.
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In the Future, not everyone is who they seem to be.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Young Spencer Olham is played by Mac Sinise, Gary Sinise's son.
    • Goofs
      The bullet holes in Spencer's ESA jacket move around.
    • Quotes

      Spencer Olham: [recounting the history of the atomic bomb] Oppenheimer sees the madness and urges the U.N. to gain control of thermonuclear development. The government turns around and calls him a Communist sympathizer. And when it was all over, Einstein said, "Only two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."

    • Alternate versions
      The movie faced several release dates that were changed many times and one of those times resulting in editing and some reshoots. This was done to edit it down to PG-13 from a previous R rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Impostor Files: The Making of 'Impostor' (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Boy from Ipanema
      Written by Antonio Carlos Jobim / Norman Gimbel / Vinicius de Moraes

      Published by Universal Duchess Music Corporation (BMI)

      And New Thunder Music, Inc. (BMI)

      Performed by Crystal Waters

      Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group

      Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews216

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Philip K. Dick would like this movie
    This movie has gotten a bad rap mostly from folks who just didn't get it. Of all the movies based on Philip K Dick stories, this one actually is most true to the plot line. And as a fan of Philip K Dick I give this movie a lot of credit for that. He visualizes a dark, grim future world at war with aliens and the fear and confusion that comes from the impostor accusations. The movie reflects that very well. They did add some material just to make it a full length feature flick, since the original literary work is a short story. Sinise is excellent, Stowe is pretty and sensual as usual and D'Onofrio is over the top , as usual. A good cast, good photography and an interesting set design. I give the movie high marks, and recommend it especially to any fans of Philip K Dick.
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    • gracie28
    • Jun 26, 2004

    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the PG-13 Version and the R-Rated Director's Cut?
    • is this in the same universe as Blade Runner(1982)?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Прибулець
    • Filming locations
      • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Marty Katz Productions
      • Miramax
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,285,176
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,022,523
      • Jan 6, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,694,320
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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