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Deceiver

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
6.7K
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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
6.7K
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  • Stars
    • Tim Roth
    • Chris Penn
    • Michael Rooker
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  • Stars
    • Tim Roth
    • Chris Penn
    • Michael Rooker
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    • 37Critic reviews
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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)
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
      • Jonas Pate
      • Josh Pate
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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 At the Movies: Zero Effect/Deep Rising/Great Expectations/Desperate Measures/Deceiver (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Moondreams
      Performed by Buddy Holly

      Written by Norman Petty

    User reviews73

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    10/10
    I love this movie
    I love a movie that will capture me from the beginning and never let go. This movie was like that for me. This is the movie that made me a fan of TIM ROTH. He is fascinating to watch, and the character he plays is fascinating to watch.

    The movie goes into the psychology of each of the lead players, and I found myself collecting ever more answers -- with always a few more questions with each answer.

    It's not one of those kinds of films that tries to make sure you know the answer to anything -- yet lets you see most everything -- and still find yourself wondering. It's got little action, yet is continually stimulating and thought-provoking, interesting and fun to watch.

    I've seen this movie more than once and it's one of those rare films I know I will enjoy watching again and again -- and I think that every time I watch it I have new answers -- and new questions. Anyone interested in psychology will love this film. The acting are all excellent, the cinematography wonderfully mood-setting, the direction superb. I gave it 10 stars.
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    • Feb 4, 2006

    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)
      • United States
      • MGM
      • Official site (Japan)
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Charleston, South Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • MDP Worldwide
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 46 minutes
      • Color
      • DTS
      • Dolby SR

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