Impostor (2001) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Mystery
Impostor (2001) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.97/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.5/10
Impostor Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: In the Future, not everyone is who they seem to be.
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Impostor Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2001 (more 2001 movies)
Box Office: $6,285,176
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Impostor Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 04, 2002
Writers: Philip K. Dick, Scott Rosenberg, Caroline Case, Ehren Kruger, David Twohy
Producers: Gary Fleder, Cary Granat, Marty Katz, Daniel Lupi, Michael Phillips, Andrew Rona, Gary Sinise, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, David Witz, Michael Zoumas
Editors: Bob Ducsay, Armen Minasian
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Impostor (2001) Cast (Click to Expand)
Impostor Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise | ... | Spencer Olham |
| Madeleine Stowe | ... | Maya Olham |
| Vincent D''Onofrio | ... | Hathaway |
| Tony Shalhoub | ... | Nelson Gittes |
| Tim Guinee | ... | Dr. Carone |
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | Cale |
| Gary Dourdan | ... | Captain Burke |
| Lindsay Crouse | ... | Chancellor |
| Elizabeth Peña | ... | Midwife (as Elizabeth Pena) |
| Jason Beck | ... | Gang Boy #2 |
| Judy Jean Berns | ... | Disgruntled Woman |
| Veena Bidasha | ... | Frowning Nurse |
| Ellen Bradley | ... | Nursing Mother |
| Shane Brolly | ... | Lt. Burrows |
| Golden Brooks | ... | Cale''s Sister |
| Brian Brophy | ... | Military Official |
| Burt Bulos | ... | Newscaster #3 |
| Scott Burkholder | ... | Jack Stoller |
| Morty Coyle | ... | Kissing Couple Man |
| Yvette Ocampo | ... | Kissing Couple Woman (as Yvette Ocampo Coyle) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Gary Sinise (b. March 17, 1955) – Spencer Olham
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Gary Sinese | Gary A. Sinise - Madeleine Stowe (b. August 18, 1958) – Maya Olham
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Madeline Stowe - Vincent D''Onofrio (b. June 30, 1959) – Hathaway
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Vincent Philip D'Onofrio | Vincent Phillip D'Onofrio | Vin D'Onofrio - Tony Shalhoub (b. October 9, 1953) – Nelson Gittes
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Tony Shaloub | Tony Shalub - Tim Guinee (b. November 18, 1962) – Dr. Carone
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Timothy Guinee - Mekhi Phifer (b. December 29, 1974) – Cale
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m) - Gary Dourdan (b. December 11, 1966) – Captain Burke
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Lindsay Crouse (b. May 12, 1948) – Chancellor
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Lindsay Ann Crouse | Lindsey Crouse - Elizabeth Peña, as Midwife (as Elizabeth Pena), passed away at age 55 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Elizabeth Anne Dickinson | Elizabeth Pena - Jason Beck – Gang Boy #2
- Judy Jean Berns – Disgruntled Woman
- Veena Bidasha (b. March 25, 1962) – Frowning Nurse
Sign: Aries - Ellen Bradley – Nursing Mother
- Shane Brolly (b. March 6, 1970) – Lt. Burrows
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Golden Brooks (b. December 1, 1970) – Cale''s Sister
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
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