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The Imposter (2012)

Movie ★ 7.3 99 min

Documentary Mystery Crime

In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.

Bart Layton Director Bart Layton Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 13, 2012
Runtime
99 min
Rating
R
Box office
$898,317
IMDb
tt1966604
Language
Studio
, Red Box Films, ,

Themes

Cast

Frédéric Bourdin Frédéric Bourdin Self Adam O'Brian Frédéric Bourdin Anna Ruben Anna Ruben Carey Gibson Cathy Dresbach Cathy Dresbach Nancy Fisher Alan Teichman Charlie Parker Iván Villanueva Iván Villanueva Social Worker María Jesús Hoyos María Jesús Hoyos Judge Ken Appledorn Ken Appledorn Vice Consul Mary Twala Mary Twala Granny Seipati Motshwane Seipati Motshwane Rethabile

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Imposter about?
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.
Who directed The Imposter?
The Imposter was directed by Bart Layton.
Who stars in The Imposter?
The Imposter stars Frédéric Bourdin, Adam O'Brian, Anna Ruben, Cathy Dresbach.
When was The Imposter released?
The Imposter is a 2012 documentary, mystery, crime film.
Where can I watch The Imposter?
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