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The Impostor (1984)
Director: Michael Pressman
Cast: Anthony Geary, Lorna Patterson, Jordan Charney, Penny Johnson Jerald
Runtime100 min
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After being released from prison, small-time con artist Cade tracks down his old girlfriend. When she rebuffs him, he fakes his past in order to get hired as the principal of the school where she teaches, in the hopes of winning her back. Cade soon begins to take a sincere interest in the welfare of his students, and enlists the help of his friend Matthew to break a drug-dealing network that has infested the school.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Impostor (1984) is a drama film directed by Michael Pressman that received a mixed critical reception. While it did not earn any major awards, the film's portrayal of a con artist who becomes a school principal has resonated with audiences, as evidenced by its respectable IMDb rating of 6.7/10.
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Fans of gritty drama and character-driven stories will appreciate 1984's 'The Impostor', directed by Michael Pressman. This film features a standout performance from Anthony Geary as a small-time con man who tries to reform his ways by taking a job as a school principal, only to become embroiled in a fight against a drug-dealing network.