The Impostors (1998)
- Starring:
- Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stanley Tucci
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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Actor Stanley Tucci made his directorial debut with a strong cast in this Depression Era farce focusing on two struggling two New York actors. In opening scenes, Maurice (Oliver Platt) and Arthur (Tucci) fabricate a fake fight at an outdoor cafe, do acting exercises, audition for a theater director (Woody Allen in an uncredited cameo), stage a pastry shop argument (to get food), and watch over-the-top, Barrymoresque actor Jeremy Burtom (Alfred Molina) on Broadway in Hamlet. Later, Burtom overhears himself insulted by a drunken Maurice and gives chase, forcing Arthur and Maurice to hide in a box. When they awaken, the box has been moved onto a luxury liner bound for France. To evade Burtom, they pose as stewards, meeting passengers and crew members: Staff director Meistrich (Campbell Scott) fancies head stewardess Lily (Lili Taylor), who goes for ship detective Marco (Matt McGrath). Others on board include Greek wrestling enthusiast Sparks (Billy Connelly); a former European queen (Isabella Rossellini); a suicidal lounge vocalist (Steve Buscemi); and a revolutionary (Tony Shalhoub) planning to bomb the liner. Shown in the Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 101 mins
Complete Cast:
- Oliver Platt - Maurice
- Teagle F. Bougere - Sheik
- Steve Buscemi - Happy Franks
- Alan Corduner - Captain
- Dana Ivey - Mrs. Essendine
- Richard Jenkins - Johnny (Frenchman)
- Alfred Molina - Jeremy Burtom
- Campbell Scott - Meistrich
- Lili Taylor - Lily
- Woody Allen - Theater Director [uncredited]
- Stanley Tucci - Arthur
- Elizabeth Bracco - Pancetta Leaky
- Billy Connolly - Sparks
- Hope Davis - Emily
- Allison Janney - Maxine (Maxi)
- Matt McGrath - Marco
- Isabella Rossellini - Queen (Veiled Woman)
- Tony Shalhoub - First Mate
- Lewis J. Stadlen - Bandleader
- Director(s):
- Stanley Tucci
- Writer(s):
- Stanley Tucci
- Producer(s):
- Stanley Tucci, Beth Alexander
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Profanity)
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