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The Impostors poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.8 / 100
1998·Comedy·1h 41m

THE IMPOSTORS

“Why be yourself when you can be somebody else?”

Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.

Above the Line
Stanley Tucci·DirectorStanley Tucci·WriterKen Kelsch·Director of PhotographyGary DeMichele·Original Music ComposerSuzy Elmiger·Editor
Cast
Oliver Platt·MauriceStanley Tucci·ArthurWalker Jones·Maitre D'Jessica Walling·Attractive WomanDavid Lipman·Baker in Kramer's PastriesE. Katherine Kerr·Gertrude in "Hamlet"George Guidall·Claudius in "Hamlet"William Hill·Bernardo in "Hamlet"Alfred Molina·Sir Jeremy BurtomMichael Emerson·Burtom's Assistant
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Stanley Tucci·Director
Writing· 1
Stanley Tucci·Writer
Camera· 1
Ken Kelsch·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Suzy Elmiger·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gary DeMichele·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Andrew Jackness·Production DesignChris Shriver·Art DirectionJuliet Polcsa·Costume DesignCatherine Davis·Set Decoration
Production· 4
Elizabeth W. Alexander·ProducerStanley Tucci·ProducerJonathan Filley·Executive ProducerEllen Lewis·Casting
Other Departments· 1
G.A. Aguilar·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
73.8
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
63%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Impostors's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F98A00
#3A3A3A
#5E5E5E
Mood
Comedic, Retro
Composition
Floating
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic

“Two men in vintage suits and hats are walking and conversing against a solid orange background. The man on the left is taller and heavier, wearing a pinstriped ”

comedy
Key Elements
FedoraBowler HatPinstriped SuitDark Suit
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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