Thomas the Impostor
Originally released in 1965. Thomas the Impostor is a drama/war film. directed by Georges Franju.
Starring Fabrice Rouleau, Emmanuelle Riva, and Jean Servais
Synopsis
In the First World War, when Paris is expected to fall to the Germans, the attractive widow, Princesse de Bormes, organises a convoy of cars to evacuate the wounded from the front, and bring them back to her villa in Paris to recuperate. The authorities will not give them passes until an innocent 16-year-old boy, Guillaume Thomas de Fontenoy, joins them and is mistaken as the nephew of the popular General de Fontenoy. The Princess is enraptured by Thomas and her daughter, Henriette, falls in love with him. However Thomas feels impelled to see more of the action of the war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fabrice Rouleau
as Thomas
Emmanuelle Riva
as la princesse de Bormes
Jean Servais
as Pesquel-Duport
Sophie Darès
as Henriette
Michel Vitold
as le docteur Vernes
Rosy Varte
as Mme Valiche
Hélène Dieudonné
as la tante de Thomas
Gabrielle Dorziat
as la cartomancienne
Bernard Lavalette
as le docteur Gentil
Édith Scob
as l'infirmière
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas the Impostor about?
In the First World War, when Paris is expected to fall to the Germans, the attractive widow, Princesse de Bormes, organises a convoy of cars to evacuate the wounded from the front, and bring them b...
Who directed Thomas the Impostor?
Thomas the Impostor was directed by Georges Franju.
How long is Thomas the Impostor?
Thomas the Impostor has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Thomas the Impostor released?
Thomas the Impostor was released on June 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thomas the Impostor?
The main cast of Thomas the Impostor includes Fabrice Rouleau, Emmanuelle Riva, Jean Servais, Sophie Darès, Michel Vitold.