The Great Impostor (1961 film)
GPTKB entity
Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Great_Impostor
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| gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
inspired future filmmakers.
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| gptkbp:audience |
cult following.
general public. appreciated for its humor. |
| gptkbp:awards |
nominated for several awards.
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| gptkbp:based_on |
The Great Impostor by Robert Crichton
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
widely distributed. |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Ferdinand_Demara
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| gptkbp:character_appearance |
Ferdinand's motivations.
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
Ferdinand's journey of self-discovery.
Ferdinand's transformation. |
| gptkbp:character_development |
explores themes of deception.
Ferdinand's relationships. |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Ferdinand vs. societal norms.
Ferdinand's interactions with authority. |
| gptkbp:character_traits |
charismatic and clever.
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Charles_Lang
notable for its visual style. vivid and engaging. |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
depicts identity fraud
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| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
sparks conversations on identity.
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects societal views on identity.
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Robert_Mulligan
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
Marjorie Fowler
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
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| gptkbp:film_score |
not rated.
Elmer Bernstein's composition. |
| gptkbp:film_series |
Ferdinand's quest for identity.
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
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| gptkbp:filmography |
cult classic status.
100 minutes. discussed in film studies. inspired discussions on identity. leaves a lasting impression. strong character development. various locations in the U. S. mix of humor and drama. tight pacing. analyzed for its portrayal of deception. influenced later biopics. uses humor effectively. viewed as a classic. |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:High_School |
| gptkbp:has_backstory |
Ferdinand's troubled past.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
set in the 1950s.
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| gptkbp:home_media_release |
DVD release in 2005.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Great Impostor (1961 film)
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
biographical films.
comedy-drama. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
The Great Impostor (book)
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life events
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
mixed critical reception.
|
| gptkbp:is_motivated_by |
desire for acceptance.
search for belonging. |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced later films about impostors.
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| gptkbp:merchandise |
limited merchandise available.
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Elmer_Bernstein
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
non-linear storytelling.
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| gptkbp:notable_film |
remains relevant today.
based on a true story. |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I can be anyone I want to be."
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| gptkbp:plot |
Based on the true story of Ferdinand Demara.
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Tony_Curtis
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| gptkbp:production_company |
Columbia Pictures.
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| gptkbp:release_date |
December 1961
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| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical
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| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1961
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| gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Robert_Crichton
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
features original score.
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Tony_Curtis
gptkb:Cecil_Kellaway gptkb:Mimi_Dillard gptkb:Karl_Malden |
| gptkbp:themes |
exploration of identity.
identity crisis. identity and deception. identity and self-acceptance. |