Bedragaren

Overview

The film follows the tracks of a master fraudster, impersonator and Ponzi schemer who, among other exploits, coached the Hungarian ladies' swimming team to success at international championships without being able to swim himself and, a few years later, claimed to be an archbishop and buyer of antique paintings for the Vatican Museum. In both cases, he made many acquaintances, came across as engaging and helpful but finally vanished with millions in cash. Interviews with people who encountered the man and were duped by him, though despite this and despite losing money, many of them retain a humorous feeling about what happened.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 5, 2008

Original language

English

Cast

György Zemplényi

Director

Åsa Blanck,Johan Palmgren

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1386411