The Great Pretender
1991, English. Directed by Gus Trikonis.
A newspaper reporter, who has just won a trial against his newspaper which had fired him, suffers dangerous reprisals at his work.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gus TrikonisDirector
- Bruce GreenwoodEarle Brattigan
- Jessica SteenKate Hightower
- Gregg HenryWilson Leer
- Aharon IpaléPanos Bratso
- Harris LaskawyGiancarlo Strano
- Paul GuilfoyleMartin Brinkman
- H. Richard GreeneAlbert Eastlake
- Robert ItoHasamu Mochadomi
- Elizabeth HoffmanRose Outland
- Gianni RussoDavey Desapio
- Don Keith OpperMarco
- Freddye ChapmanKaren Winter
Details
- Released
- 14 April 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen J. Cannell
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The Great Pretender: quick answers
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How long is The Great Pretender?
The Great Pretender runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Great Pretender have a post-credits scene?
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The Great Pretender parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Pretender is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Pretender on?
The Great Pretender isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 April 1991. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Pretender?
If you liked The Great Pretender, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Assault, Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors.
Who directed The Great Pretender?
The Great Pretender (1991) was directed by Gus Trikonis and stars Bruce Greenwood, Jessica Steen, Gregg Henry.