Imposters (1998)

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Director: Stanley Tucci     Starring: Oliver Platt
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Format: VHS
Buy.com Sku: 40111109
UPC: 086162117640
UPC 14: 00086162117640
Category Keywords: Farce  Theatrical Release
Rating: Game Rating Code
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Meet Arthur and Maurice, two out of work actors who escape from the police by stowing away aboard a luxury liner, but soon the ship hits the fan, and the imposters must give the performance of a lifetime not only to evade the authorities, but to foil the dastardly plot of a deranged crewman who has explosive plans for everyone on board.
Editor's Note
This riotous throwback to the slapstick comedy of the vaudeville era is inventively written, directed, co-produced, and performed by Stanley Tucci (BIG NIGHT). He and Oliver Platt play acting partners just trying to catch a break. Down on their luck, they end up as accidental stowaways on an ocean liner. Trapped on the ship, they get involved in hilarious antic after hilarious antic, helped by a fabulous supporting cast including Tony Shalhoub, Lili Taylor, Isabella Rossellini, and the nearly unrecognizable Alfred Molina and Campbell Scott. Reminiscent of MONKEY BUSINESS as well as early Woody Allen (the Woodman actually makes an uncredited appearance in THE IMPOSTORS), the film is a wild romp, expertly put together by Tucci.
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Release Information
Video Mfg Name Studio: Foxvideo
Video Release Date Release Date: 3/13/2001
Video Play Time Running Time: 107 minutes
Video Release Year Original Release Date: 1998
Video CategoryId Catalog ID: 4111764
Video UPC UPC: 00086162117640
Video Number of Discs Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Video Original Language Original Language: English
Video Audio Spec Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English
Video Color Spec Video: Color
Cast & Crew
Video Cast Info Stanley Tucci
Video Cast Info Matt McGrath
Video Cast Info David Lipman
Video Cast Info George Guidall
Video Cast Info Aidan Quinn
Video Cast Info Jack O'Connell
Video Cast Info Isabella Rossellini
Video Cast Info Lili Taylor
Video Cast Info E. Katherine Kerr
Video Cast Info Steve Buscemi
Video Cast Info Tony Shalhoub
Video Cast Info Allison Janney
Video Cast Info Alfred Molina
Video Cast Info Hope Davis
Video Cast Info Campbell Scott
Video Cast Info Matt Malloy
Video Cast Info Oliver Platt
Video Cast Info William Hill
Video Cast Info Elizabeth Bracco
Video Cast Info Ellen Lewis - Casting
Video Cast Info Ken Kelsch - Cinematographer
Video Cast Info Beth Alexander - Producer
Video Cast Info Stanley Tucci - Producer
Video Cast Info Woody Allen - Star (uncredited)
Video Cast Info Suzy Elmiger - Editor
Video Cast Info Jonathan Filley - Executive Producer
Video Cast Info Chris Shriver - Art Director
Video Cast Info Catherine Davis - Set Decorator
Video Cast Info Andrew Jackness - Production Designer
Video Cast Info Stanley Tucci - Screenwriter
Video Cast Info Stanley Tucci - Director

Professional Reviews

Sight and Sound
"...An elegantly designed title sequence....Steve Buscemi's catatonic warbling of 'The Nearness of You' is also worth catching..." 01/??/1999 p.48

Movieline's Hollywood Life
"...Tasty....An excellent supporting cast..."| 06/01/1999 p.92

USA Today
"...A pleasure, the film is a remarkable showcase for a dozen or so acting staples of contemporary independent cinema..." -- 3 out of 4 stars 10/23/1998 p.6E

Premiere
"...[An] eager, fast-paced production....Clever fun..." 10/01/1998 p.30

Los Angeles Times
"...Tucci and Platt both reveal strong deadpan comedy sensibilities..." 10/02/1998 p.C19

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