Deceiver(1997)
There are two sides to every lie.
Deceiver Synopsis
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.
Deceiver (1997) is a mystery, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Jonas Pate, released on August 31, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Tim Roth, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger and Chris Penn. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 142 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonas Pate
- Writers:
- Josh Pate, Jonas Pate
- Producers:
- Peter Glatzer
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Butler
- Composer:
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Production:
- MDP Worldwide, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Deceiver Cast & Crew
Main 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
Tamara Mercer
as Misty
Michael Parks
as Dr. Banyard
- Don Winston
Don Winston
as Warren
Mark Damon
as Wayland’s Father
J.C. Quinn
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Jonas Pate, written by Josh Pate and Jonas Pate, produced by Peter Glatzer.
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Deceiver Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 142 ratings.
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Deceiver – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deceiver online?
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Deceiver (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Deceiver?
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The main cast of Deceiver (1997) includes Tim Roth, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger, Chris Penn and Rosanna Arquette. The film was directed by Jonas Pate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deceiver released?
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Deceiver was released on August 31, 1997 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Deceiver worth watching?
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Deceiver (1997) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 142 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.