During World War 2 the Germans arrested people at random off the streets of Paris and in retaliation to sabotage by the resistance announced the execution of one in ten prisoners. Chosen as one of the victims, lawyer Chavel trades his place with another man in return for all his possessions. At the end of the war he returns to his house and tries to integrate himself with the family of the man who traded places with him, all the while hiding his true identity. However matters are complicated when a stranger arrives claiming to be Chavel.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
December 4, 1988
Popularity
1
Director
Jack Gold
Writer
Lee Langley
Producer
William Hill
Producer
David A. Rosemont
Where to Watch
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Jean Louis Cheval
Kristin Scott Thomas
Therese Mangeot
Derek Jacobi
The Imposter
Cyril Cusack
The Priest
Brenda Bruce
Madame Mangeot
Timothy Watson
Michel Mangeot
Jim Carter
Pierre
Paul Rogers
Breton
Peter Jonfield
Roche
Michael Attwell
Krogh
Geoffrey Bayldon
Elderly Clerk
Robert Morgan
German Officer
Patrice Valota
Voisin
John Bennett
Jules
Alan Rossett
Prisoner #3
Guy Matchoro
Prisoner #4
François Lalande
Prisoner #5
Sébastien Floche
Concierge
Eva Schmidt
Secretary
Brigitte Barilley
(uncredited)
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