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The Deceivers (1988)

PG_13 102 min  -  Adventure | Drama | Thriller  -   2 September 1988 (USA)
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Fact-based account of a secret society of murderers, and of the man who exposed them in British India 1825.

Director:

Nicholas Meyer

Writers:

John Masters (novel), Michael Hirst (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Pierce Brosnan ...
William Savage
Shashi Kapoor Shashi Kapoor ...
Raja Chandra Singh
Saeed Jaffrey Saeed Jaffrey ...
Hussein
Helena Michell ...
Sarah Wilson
Keith Michell Keith Michell ...
Colonel Wilson
David Robb David Robb ...
George Anglesmith
Tariq Yunus Tariq Yunus ...
Feringea
Jalal Agha Jalal Agha ...
The Nawab
Gary Cady Gary Cady ...
Lt. Maunsell
Salim Ghouse Salim Ghouse ...
Piroo
Neena Gupta Neena Gupta ...
Gopal's Wife
Nayeem Hafizka Nayeem Hafizka ...
Sepoy
Bijaya Jena ...
Harlot (as Bijoya Jena)
H.N. Kalla H.N. Kalla ...
The Nawab Servant
Kammo Kammo ...
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Storyline

In 1825, India lives under fear. A mysterious religion's followers murder everyone that stands against their plans. When William Savage, a tax-collector of a British-Indian company, discovers the sect and decides to solve the mystery... Written by S.W.P.er  

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | India | Burial | Servant | Battle  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

India | UK

Language:

English | Hindi (a few lines) | Sanskrit (a few lines) | Rajasthani (few lines and a song)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Al filo del engaño See more »

Filming Locations:

India

Box Office

Gross:

$346,297 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1
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Trivia

Real-life father and daughter Keith Michell and Helena Michell play father and daughter here. See more »

Crazy Credits

After the introductory credits there is a note 'for my father'. See more »

Connections

Featured in The City of Your Final Destination (2009) See more »