Deadly Illusion(1987)
If the killer isn't really a killer... And the victim isn't really a victim... Why do people keep turning up dead?
Deadly Illusion Synopsis
A private eye hired to kill a man's wife warns her instead and then finds both are impostors.
Deadly Illusion (1987) is a drama, crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Larry Cohen, released on October 16, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, Morgan Fairchild and John Beck. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Cohen
- Writers:
- Larry Cohen
- Producers:
- Irwin Meyer
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Pearl
- Production:
- Pound Ridge Films, CineTel Films
- Revenue:
- $626,724
- Status:
- Released
Deadly Illusion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Billy Dee Williams
as Hamberger
Vanity
as Rina
Morgan Fairchild
as Jane Mallory / Sharon Burton
John Beck
as Alex Burton
Joe Cortese
as Detective Paul Lefferts
- Michael Wilding, Jr.
Michael Wilding, Jr.
as Costillion
- Dennis Hallahan
Dennis Hallahan
as Burton Imposter
- Jenny Cornuelle
Jenny Cornuelle
as Gloria Reid
- Allison Woodward
Allison Woodward
as Nancy Costillion
Joe Spinell
as Crazy Man in Gun Bureau
- Harriet Rogers
Harriet Rogers
as Mrs. Bains
George Loros
as Levante
Key crew
Directed by Larry Cohen, written by Larry Cohen, produced by Irwin Meyer.
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Deadly Illusion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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Deadly Illusion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Deadly Illusion?
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The main cast of Deadly Illusion (1987) includes Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, Morgan Fairchild, John Beck and Joe Cortese. The film was directed by Larry Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deadly Illusion released?
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Deadly Illusion was released on October 16, 1987 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Deadly Illusion worth watching?
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Deadly Illusion (1987) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.