Deceiver (1997)
There are two sides to every lie.
The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
Director: Jonas Pate, Josh Pate
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: August 31, 1997
Cast
- Tim Roth - James Walter Wayland
- Michael Rooker - Detective Edward Kennesaw
- Renée Zellweger - Elizabeth
- Chris Penn - Detective Phillip Braxton
- Rosanna Arquette - Mrs. Kennesaw
- Karina Logue - Sorority Girl
- Ellen Burstyn - Mook
- Tamara Mercer - Misty
- Michael Parks - Dr. Banyard
- Don Winston - Warren
Screenplay
- Josh Pate (Screenplay)
- Jonas Pate (Screenplay)
Music: Harry Gregson-Williams
Cinematography: Bill Butler
Editing: Dan Lebental
Production: MDP Worldwide, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
prostitute, murder, textile company
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deceiver about?
- The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune. So detectives Braxton and Kennesaw take Wayland in for questioning, thinking they can break the man. But despite his troubles, Wayland is a master of manipulation, and during the interrogation, he begins to turn the tables on the investigators, forcing them to reveal their own sinister sides.
- Who directed Deceiver?
- Deceiver was directed by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate.
- Who stars in Deceiver?
- Deceiver stars Tim Roth, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger, Chris Penn, Rosanna Arquette, Karina Logue.
- How long is Deceiver?
- Deceiver has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Deceiver?
- Deceiver is a Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Deceiver produced?
- Deceiver was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Deceiver?
- The themes of Deceiver include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.