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Deceiver

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.6K
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Deceiver (1997)
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A hooker is found cut in two. Two cops give polygraph tests to the only suspect, James Wayland (Tim Roth), an unstable genius. After some time, the roles change.A hooker is found cut in two. Two cops give polygraph tests to the only suspect, James Wayland (Tim Roth), an unstable genius. After some time, the roles change.A hooker is found cut in two. Two cops give polygraph tests to the only suspect, James Wayland (Tim Roth), an unstable genius. After some time, the roles change.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
22,641
83
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    • Directors
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Writers
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Stars
      • Tim Roth
      • Chris Penn
      • Michael Rooker
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Writers
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Stars
      • Tim Roth
      • Chris Penn
      • Michael Rooker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 71User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Trailer 2:27
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    Ellen Burstyn in Deceiver (1997)
    Rosanna Arquette and Michael Rooker in Deceiver (1997)
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    Top cast

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    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Wayland
    Chris Penn
    Chris Penn
    • Det. Phillip Braxton
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Det. Edward Kennesaw
    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Elizabeth
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Mook
    Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette
    • Mrs. Kennesaw
    Don Winston
    • Warren
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Dr. Banyard
    Mark Damon
    Mark Damon
    • Wayland's Father
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Priest
    Jody Wilhelm
    • Mrs. Wayland
    Ocie Pouncie
    • Boogie
    Bob Hungerford
    Bob Hungerford
    • Jebby
    Genevieve Butler
    • Mary Kennesaw
    Chelsea Butler
    • Chelsea Kennesaw
    David Alan Pickelsimer
    • Billy Kennesaw
    • (as David Alan Pickelsimer II)
    Paul Smith
    • Wayland's Girlfriend's Father
    George Nannarello
    • Laughing Officer
    • (as George Nannerello)
    • Directors
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Writers
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The name of the character played by Renée Zellweger, "Elizabeth Loftus" is a reference to the distinguished psychologist of the same name, noted for her studies in clinically created false memories.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      James Walter Wayland: I'm cutting across the park, just below the reservoir. It's a nice night. I feel like walking. I met a girl on the path I knew. We had a brief conversation, then I continued on. I never saw her again.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Zero Effect/Deep Rising/Great Expectations/Desperate Measures/Deceiver (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Moondreams
      Performed by Buddy Holly

      Written by Norman Petty

    User reviews71

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    2 cops try to solve a murder by using a polygraph
    An epileptic man takes a lie detector test to prove he had nothing to do with the death of a stripper. During the test, the private lives of the investigators comes to light due to an investigation by the investigated man. This causes the case to take a strange turn. The film flashed back and forth in time showing the cheap tawdry lives of all involved in the bizarre circumstances. Great story and fascinating dialogue kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through. 4 stars.
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    • Sep 6, 1999

    FAQ4

    • Did Kennesaw kill Elizabeth?
    • What other theories are there about the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MGM
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Earl Watt
    • Filming locations
      • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • MDP Worldwide
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $572,433
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $279,103
      • Feb 1, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $572,433
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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