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Deceiver

  • 1997
  • 16
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
7.3K
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Deceiver (1997)
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CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

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.

  • Directors
    • Jonas Pate
    • Josh Pate
  • Writers
    • Jonas Pate
    • Josh Pate
  • Stars
    • Tim Roth
    • Chris Penn
    • Michael Rooker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Writers
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
    • Stars
      • Tim Roth
      • Chris Penn
      • Michael Rooker
    • 74User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Trailer 2:27
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    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Wayland
    Chris Penn
    Chris Penn
    • Braxton
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Kennesaw
    Renée Zellweger
    Renée Zellweger
    • Elizabeth
    • (as Renee Zellweger)
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Mook
    Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette
    • Mrs. Kennesaw
    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Dr. Banyard
    Mark Damon
    Mark Damon
    • Wayland's Father
    J.C. Quinn
    J.C. Quinn
    • Priest
    Jody Wilhelm
    • Mrs. Wayland
    Don Winston
    • Warren
    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
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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 Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Zero Effect/Deep Rising/Great Expectations/Desperate Measures/Deceiver (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Moondreams
      Performed by Buddy Holly

      Written by Norman Petty

    User reviews74

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    A movie where the acting comes first.

    This movie has first class acting.Tim Rooth delivers a great performance and so does Michael Rooker.The movie is very dark and mysterious.A big part of the movie takes place in a little room,but this just helps make the movie even better.The story is really clever and it reminds me a lot of Usual suspects.This movie uses good camera work and great acting to build the story,and that is they way it should be.Good thriller with lots of suspense.
    • martymaster
    • Jun 18, 2002
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1998 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MGM
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Liar, the ideal suspect
    • Filming locations
      • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • MDP Worldwide
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Tech 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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