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Deceit

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20212021
  • 3h 8m
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Niamh Algar in Deceit (2021)
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Follows the true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London.Follows the true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London.Follows the true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.6K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,786
284
  • Stars
    • Niamh Algar
    • Eddie Marsan
    • Sion Daniel Young
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    • Eddie Marsan
    • Sion Daniel Young
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    • 35User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 nominations total

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    Eddie Marsan in Deceit (2021)
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    Eddie Marsan, Harry Treadaway, Nathaniel Martello-White, Niamh Algar, and Rochenda Sandall in Deceit (2021)
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    Niamh Algar
    Niamh Algar
    • Lizzie Jamesas Lizzie James…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Paul Brittonas Paul Britton
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Sion Daniel Young
    Sion Daniel Young
    • Colin Staggas Colin Stagg
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Harry Treadaway
    Harry Treadaway
    • Detective Inspector Keith Pedderas Detective Inspector Keith Pedder
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Nathaniel Martello-White
    Nathaniel Martello-White
    • Bazas Baz
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Rochenda Sandall
    Rochenda Sandall
    • Lucyas Lucy
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Deka Walmsley
    • Chief Inspector Mike Wickersonas Chief Inspector Mike Wickerson
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Charlie Carter
    Charlie Carter
    • D.C. Martin Longas D.C. Martin Long
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Rene Costa
    Rene Costa
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Susan Gillias
    • Female Prison Officeras Female Prison Officer
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    El Anthony
    El Anthony
    • Mark De Costaas Mark De Costa
    4 episodes4 eps • 2021
    Jonah Collier
    Jonah Collier
    • Young Napperas Young Napper
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Paul O'Kelly
    Paul O'Kelly
    • P.C O'Kellyas P.C O'Kelly
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Anya Cooke
    Anya Cooke
    • Young Napper's Sisteras Young Napper's Sister
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Lindsay Townley
    • Pressas Press…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2021
    Ruth Clarson-Horrocks
    Ruth Clarson-Horrocks
    • Reporteras Reporter…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2021
    Jack Riddiford
    Jack Riddiford
    • Napperas Napper
    2 episodes2 eps • 2021
    Paul Gerrard
    Paul Gerrard
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    2 episodes2 eps • 2021
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    Following the murder of Rachel Nickell in 1992, a female undercover police officer was deployed to obtain the evidence that would secure a conviction of the prime suspect, Colin Stagg. This would go on to become one of the most infamous entrapment cases in British law enforcement history.
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    • Trivia
      The scene in episode 1 when Paul Brittan makes Sadie tea, asking about the specific order is something he does/did as a psychological test.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #4.160 (2021)

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    8/10
    Gripping true story (based on)
    Well written and acted. Based in 1992 London. WPC undercover entrapment Story. But all is not what it seems; The mini series of four episodes tells the compelling true story. (Some characters and events are adaptations to tell the story)
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    • Aug 13, 2021

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 2021 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Seduciendo a un asesino
    • Production companies
      • Story Films
      • All3Media International
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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