The Deceivers(1988)
How far can a man journey into darkness...and still find his way back?
The Deceivers Synopsis
India, 1825: the country lives in mortal fear of cult members known as the “Deceivers." They commit robbery and ritualistic murder. Appalled by their activities, an English military man, Captain William Savage, conceives a hazardous plot to stop them. In disguise, he plans to himself become a “Deceiver” and infiltrate their numbers. Ever present in Savage’s adventures is a sense of dread; he is in constant fear of betrayal and vengeance and also undergoes a disturbing psychological transformation as he experiences the cult’s blood lust firsthand.
The Deceivers (1988) is a adventure film directed by Nicholas Meyer, released on September 2, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Pierce Brosnan, Shashi Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey and Helena Michell. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Meyer
- Writers:
- Michael Hirst, John Masters
- Producers:
- Leon Falk, Ismail Merchant, Tim Van Rellim
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lassally
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Michael White Productions, Cinecom Pictures, Master Film Productions, Film4 Productions
- Revenue:
- $346,297
- Status:
- Released
The Deceivers (1988) Trailer
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The Deceivers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierce Brosnan
as William Savage
Shashi Kapoor
as Raja Chandra Singh
Saeed Jaffrey
as Hussein
- Helena Michell
Helena Michell
as Sarah Wilson
Keith Michell
as Colonel Wilson
David Robb
as George Anglesmith
Tariq Yunus
as Feringea
Jalal Agha
as The Nawab
Gary Cady
as Lt. Maunsell
Salim Ghouse
as Piroo
Neena Gupta
as Gopal's Wife
- Nayeem Hafizka
Nayeem Hafizka
as Sepoy
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Meyer, written by Michael Hirst and John Masters, produced by Leon Falk, Ismail Merchant and Tim Van Rellim.
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The Deceivers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Deceivers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deceivers online?
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The Deceivers (1988) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Deceivers?
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The main cast of The Deceivers (1988) includes Pierce Brosnan, Shashi Kapoor, Saeed Jaffrey, Helena Michell and Keith Michell. The film was directed by Nicholas Meyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deceivers released?
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The Deceivers was released on September 2, 1988 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Deceivers worth watching?
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The Deceivers (1988) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Deceivers?
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Yes. The official The Deceivers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.