The Impostors

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Cast & Crew

Oliver Platt

Maurice

Stanley Tucci

Arthur

Teagle F. Bougere

Sheik

Elizabeth Bracco

Pancetta Leaky

Steve Buscemi

Happy Franks

Billy Connolly

Mr. Sparks, the Tennis Pro

Allan Corduner

Captain

Hope Davis

Emily Essendine

Dana Ivey

Mrs. Essendine

Allison Janney

Maxine

Richard Jenkins

Johnny Leguard

Matt McGrath

Detective Marco

Alfred Molina

Sir Jeremy Burtom

Isabella Rossellini

The Veiled Queen

Campbell Scott

Meistrich

Tony Shalhoub

Voltri, First Mate

Lili Taylor

Lily 'Lil'

Lewis J. Stadlen

Bandleader

Woody Allen

Audition Director (uncredited)

Stanley Tucci

Director

Stanley Tucci

Writer

Jonathan Filley

Executive Producer

Stanley Tucci

Producer

Elizabeth W. Alexander

Producer

Gary DeMichele

Original Music

Ken Kelsch

Cinematographer

Suzy Elmiger

Film Editing

Ellen Lewis

Casting

Andrew Jackness

Production Design

Chris Shriver

Art Director

Catherine Davis

Set Decoration

Juliet Polcsa

Costume Design

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Critic Reviews for The Impostors

Audience Reviews for The Impostors

• Jan 12, 2016

  Campbell Scott is hilarious in the supporting role and ends up stealing every scene he is in.
  

  Super Reviewer
• Dec 02, 2012

  This is a star studded tribute to the slapstick comedic farces of the 1930s, and a real labor of love for its writer/director/producer, and star Stanley Tucci. He, along with Oliver Platt, play a Laurel and Hardyesque pair of out of work actors struggling to scrape by in Depression-Era NYC, mostly by way of petty cons and swindles. After incurring the wrath of an overrated drunken actor, the two mistakenly stow away aboard an ocean liner where the actor after them also happens to be. And not only do they get caught up with having to avoid him, but they find themselves continually caught up in a series of ever escalating over-the-top madcap shenanigans involving the eclectic passengers and crew of the ship, many of whom aren't what they initially seem, hence the film's title being The Impostors. In many ways this feels like a high class Woody Allen film that Woody didn't write and direct. Interestingly enough, he actually makes a hilarious uncredited cameo here. This is a real love letter to the 30s slapstick comedies, as well as the silent era, as evidenced by the film's opening scene. All in all I liked it. I'm not a huge fan of slapstick, but I found this to be overwhelmingly charming, funny, and absurd. There's really not much of a plot, but I think that's more of a benefit than a detriment. It's really hard to care too much about many of these people, but I don't think that's the point. I think the main focus is just on the absurd and ridiculous comedy of life, and how existence is full of all kinds of diverse and nutty people. And the cast is where this film really shines. Besides Tucci and Platt, there's also Steve Buscemi, Billy Connolly, Campbell Scott, Allison Janney, Richard Jenkins, Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Bracco, Lili Taylor, Hope Davis, Dana Ivey, Tony Shaloub, Isabella Rossellini, and a few others I'm probably forgetting. They all seem to be having an absolute blast here, and exhibit some great chemistry, as well as a flair for the material. The period details are pretty decent, there's a wonderfully nostalgic score, and the overall sense of energy and fun is just bursting all over the place. It did take me a bit to get into things, and I was a bit taken back until I realized what type of movie this was going to be, but once I got into it, and things really kicked in, I ended up having a pretty good time, and think you might enjoy it as well.
  

  Super Reviewer
• Dec 19, 2009

  A great SciFi with a twisting end which will blow your socks off. lol
  

  Super Reviewer
• Mar 20, 2008

  It was different. Usually I don't care for slapstick comedy, but this one was alright.
  

  Super Reviewer