The Great Impostor
Universal Pictures | Release Date: February 1, 1961 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

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75
Portland OregonianStaff (Not Credited)
Before Frank Abagnale there was Ferdinand Demara, who also impersonated a doctor, among other roles -- not for financial gain but from a compulsion to have other lives. [03 Jan 2003]
75
The Seattle TimesJohn Hartl
The role is built for a tour-de-force performance, and Curtis delivers. [17 Sep 2000]
70
The New York TimesStaff (Not Credited)
An amusing, and occasionally fascinating, comedy-drama about the career of one of the most amazing—and likable—contemporary charlatans, Ferdinand W. Demara Jr. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Played for comedy, the film never quite works, and Curtis can't quite handle his role. Read full review
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