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Impostors
One of Mark Rappaport's later narratives (which won the Gold Hugo for Best First Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1979), Impostors is an off-kilter comedy/mystery focused on two magicians trying to find Egyptian jewels, their promiscuous assistant, and a man who loves the assistant.
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Plot Summary
A detective is hired by a mysterious woman to impersonate her missing husband, a wealthy businessman. As he delves deeper into the charade, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and danger, realizing he may have stepped into a deadly trap.
Critical Reception
Impostors received a mixed reception from critics and audiences upon its release. While some praised its intriguing premise and the performances of its cast, others found the plot convoluted and the execution lacking. It remains a lesser-known film from the late 70s.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a reasonably engaging mystery with some good twists.
Performances are generally competent, though some characters feel underdeveloped.
The plot can become overly complicated, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's limited release and age. Reviews that exist tend to highlight the film's ambition in its mystery elements, but often criticize its execution and pacing.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television pilot for a potential series, which ultimately did not materialize.
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