---
title: "Impostors"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/impostors-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 152439
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Impostors (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/impostors-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Impostors is a 1979 comedy and mystery film directed by Mark Rappaport that focuses on two magicians trying to find Egyptian jewels, along with their promiscuous assistant and a man who loves the assistant. The film won the Gold Hugo for Best First Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1979.

Running for one hour and fifty minutes, the film delivers an off-kilter narrative tone. It stands as a notable work from Mark Rappaport's filmography, recognized for its award-winning festival recognition upon its release.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two magicians chase Egyptian jewels in Mark Rappaport's off-kilter comedy mystery."

### Why Watch
- It won the Gold Hugo for Best First Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1979.
- It is directed by Mark Rappaport as one of his later narratives.
- It features an off-kilter comedic mystery plot involving magicians searching for Egyptian jewels.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Specific streaming availability is not provided in the text.
- Tone & Suitability: It is an off-kilter comedy and mystery with a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1979, #comedy, #mystery, #feature-film, #award-winner

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/impostors-1979#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Impostors?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the source material.

### Q: Is Impostors worth watching?
It won the Gold Hugo for Best First Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1979, making it a notable work by Mark Rappaport.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or parts?
Impostors is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Impostors — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152439)
- [The Impostors - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Impostors)
- [The Impostors 62% [Ship of Fools] (1998) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/302511-the-impostors)

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