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1997•106 min•Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Deceiver

Is Deceiver a Hit or Flop?

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Is Deceiver worth watching? With a rating of 5.955/10, this Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Deceiver Synopsis

The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.

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Top Cast

Tim Roth
Tim RothJames Walter Wayland
Michael Rooker
Michael RookerDetective Edward Kennesaw
Renée Zellweger
Renée ZellwegerElizabeth
Chris Penn
Chris PennDetective Phillip Braxton
Rosanna Arquette
Rosanna ArquetteMrs. Kennesaw
Karina Logue
Karina LogueSorority Girl
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen BurstynMook
Tamara Mercer
Tamara MercerMisty
Michael Parks
Michael ParksDr. Banyard
Don Winston
Don WinstonWarren

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deceiver worth watching?

Deceiver has received mixed reviews with a 5.955/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Mystery, Crime, Drama movies.

Is Deceiver hit or flop?

Deceiver has received average ratings (5.955/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Deceiver?

Deceiver is a Mystery, Crime, Drama movie that The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textil...

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