The Great Impostor

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Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instance_of	gptkb:musical gptkb:TV_series gptkb:television_special gptkb:book gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer	4
gptkbp:bfsParent	gptkb:Frank_Abagnale_Jr.
gptkbp:adaptation	gptkb:1979 gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into	gptkb:television_special gptkb:film
gptkbp:album	released 1961 cast recording
gptkbp:associated_act	2
gptkbp:audience	theatergoers Cult following. Gained a following over the years. 70% on Rotten Tomatoes Mixed critical reception. 73% on Rotten Tomatoes Provokes thought on identity.
gptkbp:author	gptkb:Robert_Crichton gptkb:John_Mc_Phee gptkb:Robert_A._Mc_Donald The Great Impostor by Robert Crichton
gptkbp:available_formats	E-book Hardcover Paperback ebook hardcover paperback
gptkbp:awards	gptkb:award gptkb:None gptkb:none Tony Award nominations Grammy Award nominations None. Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor Nominated for Golden Globe. Drama Desk Award nominations Olivier Award nominations
gptkbp:based_on	The Great Impostor by Robert Crichton the life of Ferdinand Demara the life of Ferdinand Waldo Demara real-life con artist Ferdinand Waldo Demara The life of Ferdinand Demara
gptkbp:book_format	gptkb:printer Digital
gptkbp:box_office	$3.5 million $1.5 million
gptkbp:budget	$2 million
gptkbp:cast	gptkb:Rudy_Vallee gptkb:Robert_Morse gptkb:Barbara_Cook gptkb:Eileen_Heckart gptkb:John_Mc_Giver various actors
gptkbp:character	gptkb:hospital gptkb:military_officer gptkb:Sister_Mary gptkb:Dr._Joseph_C._Mc_Cauley gptkb:Ferdinand_Demara gptkb:Ferdinand_Waldo_Demara gptkb:Captain_John_W._Mc_Cauley Captain of the ship Father Paul From fraud to acceptance.
gptkbp:character_arc	Tony Curtis's character evolves throughout the film. Demara's journey of self-discovery. Transformation from fraud to self-acceptance. Demara's transformation. Growth through deception.
gptkbp:character_development	Tony Curtis's performance Demara's relationships with others. Ferdinand Waldo Demara's life. Tony Curtis's character is complex.
gptkbp:character_relationships	Internal and external struggles. Growth through experiences. Complex interactions. Interactions with law enforcement. Complex interactions with authority. Complex interactions with supporting characters. Internal struggle with identity. Demara's moral ambiguity.
gptkbp:character_traits	gptkb:Charismatic Intelligent Cunning Resourceful Deceptive Charismatic and clever.
gptkbp:characteristics	Demara's life choices.
gptkbp:choreography	gptkb:Martha_Graham gptkb:Eugene_Loring
gptkbp:cinematography	gptkb:Robert_Burks gptkb:Charles_Lang Notable for its visual style. Notable visual style. Classic Hollywood style.
gptkbp:color	gptkb:Technicolor Black and white.
gptkbp:composer	gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein gptkb:George_Duning
gptkbp:country	gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cover_art	gptkb:Unknown gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:covered_by	various editions
gptkbp:creator	gptkb:James_Lee
gptkbp:critical_reception	Mixed reviews Positive positive generally positive mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_impact	inspired films inspired academic studies inspired documentaries inspired podcasts inspired books inspired discussions on identity inspired theatrical productions inspired articles in theater history Influenced discussions on identity. inspired discussions on identity and deception. Inspiration for various media. Inspired later films about con artists.
gptkbp:cultural_references	Referenced in various media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance	Examines the nature of truth. Reflects societal views on identity. Reflects societal views on deception.
gptkbp:demographics	Appeals to fans of classic cinema.
gptkbp:design	Authentic period details. Period-accurate settings.
gptkbp:died_in	2000s various productions
gptkbp:directed_by	gptkb:Robert_B._Weide gptkb:Robert_Ellis_Miller
gptkbp:director	gptkb:Robert_Wright gptkb:Robert_Mulligan gptkb:Robert_Day Robert Lewis
gptkbp:distributor	gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by	Marjorie Fowler
gptkbp:editor	gptkb:Alfredo_A._Zacarías gptkb:Thomas_J._G._Mc_Carthy
gptkbp:example	musical comedy.
gptkbp:explores	the themes of identity and deception
gptkbp:famous_for	its comedic elements
gptkbp:features	gptkb:musician academic impersonation medical impersonation military impersonation interviews with people who knew Demara
gptkbp:film_festival	gptkb:film_festival gptkb:1962
gptkbp:film_score	gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein Critically acclaimed. Elmer Bernstein's score. Elmer Bernstein's score received praise.
gptkbp:filming_location	gptkb:California gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:filmography	gptkb:Tony_Curtis gptkb:The_Great_Impostor_(1961_film) gptkb:Thomas_J._G._Mc_Carthy 120 minutes Continues to resonate with audiences. Pacing contributes to tension. Examined in film studies. Blend of comedy and drama. Pacing enhances tension. Richly developed characters. 120 minutes. Inspired filmmakers. Light-hearted yet serious. Influenced genre conventions. Dramatic with comedic elements. Explores themes of authenticity. Influenced later biographical films. Set in various historical periods. Use of humor in serious themes. Ambiguous conclusion. Study of con artistry. Use of humor in drama.
gptkbp:first_aired	gptkb:1961
gptkbp:first_performance	gptkb:1961
gptkbp:first_published	gptkb:George_Forrest gptkb:Robert_Wright The Great Impostor by John Mc Phee
gptkbp:first_released	gptkb:New_York_City_Center
gptkbp:focus	identity deception
gptkbp:focuses_on	impostor syndrome
gptkbp:followed_by	gptkb:The_Great_Impostor:_The_Story_of_Ferdinand_Demara
gptkbp:follows	Ferdinand Demara's exploits
gptkbp:format	gptkb:printer
gptkbp:genre	gptkb:musical gptkb:Author gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:has	revived multiple times
gptkbp:has_backstory	Demara's troubled past. Ferdinand Waldo Demara's life is fascinating.
gptkbp:historical_context	gptkb:Post-World_War_II_America Based on true events. Set in the 1950s. Reflects 1960s attitudes towards authority.
gptkbp:home_media_release	gptkb:2001 gptkb:DJ gptkb:film DVD release in 2001 Blu-ray release in 2015
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	The Great Impostor
gptkbp:influenced	gptkb:musical gptkb:physicist gptkb:church gptkb:newspaper gptkb:psychologist gptkb:Catch_Me_If_You_Can gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:literary_work psychological analysis self-help literature cultural studies social commentary media studies documentary filmmaking ethnography identity politics narrative identity narrative theory cultural critique creative non-fiction narrative non-fiction identity studies character studies memoir writing cultural theory later musicals philosophy of identity film about deception Literature on deception Media portrayals of con artists impostor phenomenon impostor studies self-perception studies Documentaries about con artists. Subsequent films about con artists. Subsequent films about impostors.
gptkbp:influenced_artists	gptkb:musician choreographers musical theatre composers theatre directors
gptkbp:influenced_by	gptkb:church gptkb:historical_event gptkb:The_Great_Escape gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:Catch_Me_If_You_Can American culture True crime genre psychological studies sociological studies true story literary journalism true crime genre autobiographies memoirs biographical literature narrative non-fiction biographical stories journalistic writing Ferdinand Waldo Demara's life Biographical films. Ferdinand Demara's life
gptkbp:influences	gptkb:Historical_Society gptkb:Catch_Me_If_You_Can gptkb:literary_work Con artist films The Great Impostor (book)
gptkbp:inspiration	gptkb:Robert_Crichton real-life events true story real-life con artist Ferdinand Demara's life Documentaries about con artists. Ferdinand Demara's life story. Ferdinand Waldo Demara's life.
gptkbp:inspired	gptkb:film
gptkbp:inspired_by	real-life events true story
gptkbp:is_associated_with	Broadway history
gptkbp:is_available_in	ebook hardcover paperback
gptkbp:is_available_on	gptkb:DJ streaming services
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in	its engaging plot
gptkbp:is_characterized_by	lighthearted storytelling
gptkbp:is_critical_for	examined in literary studies Explores themes of morality. discussed in psychology analyzed in sociology Explores themes of authenticity.
gptkbp:is_criticized_for	Analyzed for its humor. Analyzed for its humor and depth. Critics noted its humor and heart.
gptkbp:is_known_for	its humor
gptkbp:is_motivated_by	Desire for acceptance.
gptkbp:is_part_of	gptkb:album
gptkbp:is_recognized_for	its catchy tunes
gptkbp:is_reflected_in	societal norms
gptkbp:isbn	978-0375701004 978-0385082034 978-0060915543
gptkbp:language	English Witty and sharp.
gptkbp:last_aired	gptkb:1962
gptkbp:legacy	cult classic status Considered a classic comedy-drama. Considered a classic con artist film. Influenced future biopics. Remains a reference point for con artist stories. Influenced future con artist narratives.
gptkbp:level	gptkb:film
gptkbp:lyricist	gptkb:Earle_Hagen
gptkbp:main_character	gptkb:Ferdinand_Demara
gptkbp:music	gptkb:Robert_Wright
gptkbp:music_by	gptkb:George_Forrest gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein gptkb:Lalo_Schifrin
gptkbp:music_style	book musical The Great Impostor song
gptkbp:narrated_by	gptkb:John_Lithgow
gptkbp:narrative_style	gptkb:Author biographical narrative Non-linear storytelling. journalistic
gptkbp:next_edition	gptkb:1970 1970 edition
gptkbp:notable_feature	Tony Curtis's performance
gptkbp:notable_figures	gptkb:Ferdinand_Waldo_Demara
gptkbp:notable_film	Tony Curtis performed many of his own stunts. Tony Curtis's performance praised.
gptkbp:notable_performance	Broadway debut
gptkbp:notable_production	1961 Broadway production
gptkbp:notable_quote	" I can be anything I want to be." " I am not what I seem." " I can be anyone I want to be." " I’m not a doctor, I’m a fraud!"
gptkbp:notable_song	gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
gptkbp:notable_work	gptkb:John_Mc_Phee
gptkbp:number_of_books	320 pages
gptkbp:number_of_episodes	gptkb:30
gptkbp:number_of_seasons	gptkb:musical
gptkbp:official_language	English
gptkbp:original_network	gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:page_count	256 320 288
gptkbp:performance	loosely based on true events Loosely based on true events.
gptkbp:performed_by	gptkb:theatre theater companies theaters worldwide
gptkbp:plot	A con artist assumes various identities. Based on the life of Ferdinand Demara. Based on the true story of a con artist.
gptkbp:portrayed_by	Tony Curtis's performance praised. Tony Curtis as Demara.
gptkbp:premiere	gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:premiere_date	February 15, 1979
gptkbp:premiered_on	gptkb:1961
gptkbp:produced_by	gptkb:Universal_Television gptkb:HBO_Documentary_Films gptkb:The_New_York_City_Center
gptkbp:production_company	gptkb:Columbia_Pictures Columbia Pictures.
gptkbp:published_by	gptkb:Harper_&_Row gptkb:1959
gptkbp:published_year	gptkb:1970
gptkbp:publisher	gptkb:Random_House gptkb:Doubleday
gptkbp:rating	Not Rated
gptkbp:related_works	gptkb:The_Great_Impostor:_The_Story_of_Ferdinand_Demara The Great Impostor (film)
gptkbp:release_date	December 1961
gptkbp:release_format	theatrical Theatrical.
gptkbp:release_year	gptkb:1961 gptkb:1979
gptkbp:released_in	gptkb:2003
gptkbp:remake	gptkb:The_Great_Impostor_(TV_Movie,_1979) gptkb:The_Great_Impostor_(TV_film) None. No official remake.
gptkbp:runtime	120 minutes 60 minutes 100 minutes 2 hours
gptkbp:screenings	premiered at Cannes Film retrospectives.
gptkbp:screenplay_by	gptkb:Lamar_Trotti gptkb:Robert_Crichton gptkb:James_Lee_Barrett
gptkbp:series	Standalone standalone
gptkbp:set_in	1950s the 20th century
gptkbp:setting	gptkb:United_States various locations various locations in the United States.
gptkbp:soundtrack	gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein's_score Features original score.
gptkbp:starring	gptkb:Tony_Curtis gptkb:Cecil_Kellaway gptkb:Mimi_Dillard gptkb:Karl_Malden
gptkbp:subject	gptkb:TV_series impostor syndrome Imposture
gptkbp:symbolism	Masks representing identity.
gptkbp:target_audience	General public general public
gptkbp:thematic_element	gptkb:TV_series gptkb:amusement_park gptkb:military_operation Identity and deception.
gptkbp:theme	gptkb:military_operation self-discovery identity crisis Identity and deception.
gptkbp:themes	gptkb:TV_series gptkb:military_operation self-discovery identity and deception Exploration of morality. Exploration of self and society. fraud and authenticity Exploration of truth vs. lies. Identity, truth, and deception. Repetition of deception.
gptkbp:viewing_platform	streaming services Available on DVD. Available on streaming platforms.
gptkbp:visitors	Engaging and entertaining.