Deceiver(1997)
“There are two sides to every lie.”
Overview
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
Studio
MDP Worldwide
Cast
Tim Roth
as James Walter Wayland
Michael Rooker
as Detective Edward Kennesaw
Renée Zellweger
as Elizabeth
Chris Penn
as Detective Phillip Braxton
Rosanna Arquette
as Mrs. Kennesaw
Karina Logue
as Sorority Girl
Ellen Burstyn
as Mook
Tamara Mercer
as Misty
Michael Parks
as Dr. Banyard
Don Winston
as Warren
Mark Damon
as Wayland’s Father
J.C. Quinn
as Priest
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
MDP Worldwide • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deceiver?▼
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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 and released in 1997. It is a mystery, crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Deceiver?▼
Deceiver has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Deceiver?▼
The cast of Deceiver includes Tim Roth as James Walter Wayland, Michael Rooker as Detective Edward Kennesaw, Renée Zellweger as Elizabeth, Chris Penn as Detective Phillip Braxton, Rosanna Arquette as Mrs. Kennesaw and more.
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